wite

1 of 2

verb

ˈwīt

wited; witing

chiefly Scotland

: blame

wite

2 of 2

chiefly Scotland

: blame, responsibility

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English wītan; akin to Old High German wīzan to blame, Old English witan to know

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of wite was before the 12th century

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Style

“Wite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wite. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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