Definition of "wis" in Englisch

adverb

1. (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Certainly, surely.

2. (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Really, truly.

3. (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Indeed.

adjective

1. (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Certain.

2. (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Sure.

   • He was wis on his word.
   • I am wis that it will happen.

verb

1. (obsolete or archaic) To know.

2. (obsolete or archaic) To think, suppose.

3. (obsolete or archaic) To imagine, ween; to deem.