Where does “wisely” come from?
Wisely comes from Middle English wisliche and Old English wīslīċe, meaning "in a wise manner."
wisely (English): In a wise manner; using good judgement
Definitions
- In a wise manner; using good judgement
Ancestry of “wisely”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | wisliche | Under the direction of reason; sensible; Guided... |
| 2 | Old English | wīslīċe | wisely |