Where does “witticaster” come from?
witticaster (English) comes from English witty, from Middle English witty, from Old English wittiġ — clever, wise.
witticaster (English): An inferior or pretended wit
Definitions
- An inferior or pretended wit
Ancestry of “witticaster”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | witty | Wise, having good judgement; Possessing a strong... |
| 2 | Middle English | witty | — |
| 3 | Old English | wittiġ | clever, wise |