-wis

See also: wis and Wis.

Old English

Alternative forms

• -wīsan
• -ƿīs — wynn spelling

Etymology

From wīse (“wise, manner, direction”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌwiːs/

Suffix

-wīs

1. (adjectival suffix) denoting a specified way, manner, condition, habit or direction

   rihtwīs ― right-wise, righteous, just

   nīedwīs ― necessary, needful

   medwīs ― dull, stupid, foolish

Derived terms

Old English terms suffixed with -wis

Related terms

• -wīse

Descendants

• Middle English: -wis
  • English: -wise, -eous