Where does “witticist” come from?
witticist (English) comes from English witticism, from English witty, from Middle English witty, from Old English wittiġ — clever, wise.
witticist (English): A person who frequently uses witticisms
Definitions
- A person who frequently uses witticisms
Ancestry of “witticist”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | witticism | a witty remark |
| 2 | English | witty | Wise, having good judgement; Possessing a strong... |
| 3 | Middle English | witty | — |
| 4 | Old English | wittiġ | clever, wise |