I wis

Scots

adv
Definitions
  • certainly, assuredly, indeed, truly

Etymology

Derived from Middle English iwis derived from Old English ġewiss (certain, sure, certainly, indeed).

Origin

Old English

ġewiss

Gloss

certain, sure, certainly, indeed

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