Where does “-wise” come from?
-wise (English) comes from Middle English -wise, from Old English -wīs — -wise.
-wise (English): in the direction or orientation of; in the manner...
Definitions
- in the direction or orientation of; in the manner...
Ancestry of “-wise”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | -wise | — |
| 2 | Old English | -wīs | -wise |
Words derived from “-wise”