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wist

verb \ˈwist\

Definition of WIST

transitive verb
archaic
:  know
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Origin of WIST

alteration of wis
First Known Use: 1508

Rhymes with WIST

cist, cyst, fist, gist, grist, kist, list, Liszt, mist, schist, tryst, twist, whist, wrist

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. wist
  2. wit
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