wysheid

Afrikaans

/ˈvəi̯s.ɦəi̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • wisdom
  • saying, adage

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish wijsheid (wisdom) inherited from Middle Dutch wijsheit inherited from Old Dutch wīshēt suf from Afrikaans wys.

Origin

Afrikaans

wys

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