1. wise
adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] having or prompted by wisdom or discernment.
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Etymology
- wise (English)
- wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. wise
adjective. ['ˈwaɪz'] marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters.
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Etymology
- wise (English)
- wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. wise
noun. ['ˈwaɪz'] a way of doing or being.
Etymology
- wise (English)
- wis (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wise (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- wisen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wisian (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman).
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Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force.
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Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] the generic use of the word to refer to any human being.
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Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.
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Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] a male subordinate.
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Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. man
noun. ['ˈmæn'] an adult male person who has a manly character (virile and courageous competent).
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Etymology
- man (English)
- man (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mann (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- mannen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mannian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))