wisliche

Middle English

Alternative forms

• (adjective): wiseli, wysely, wysyly
• (adverb): wiseli, wysely, wisele, wysyly, wyscely, whysyle, vysilie, viesly, visely

Etymology

From Old English wīslīċe, wīslīc.

Adjective

wisliche (comparative wislier)

1. Under the direction of reason; sensible.
2. Guided by discretion, prudence or sagacity; wise.

Adverb

wisliche

1. With discretion or reflection; prudently.
2. With understanding, especially of spiritual matters.
3. In a learned manner.
4. Skilfully, competently

Descendants

• English: wisely, wiselike

References

• “wīselī, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-05.
• “wīselī, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-05.