wisian

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *wīsaz (“wise”). Cognate with Old Saxon wīsian (Dutch wijzen), Old High German wīsan (German weisen), Old Norse vísa (Swedish visa).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈwiːziɑn/

Verb

wīsian (weak class 2)

1. to show the way, guide, point out

   Gewitaþ forð beran wæpen ond gewædu; ic eow wisige. Go forth carrying your weapons and equipment; I will guide you. (Beowulf ll. 291-2)

Descendants

• English: wise