Where does “witty” come from?
Witty comes from Old English wittiġ, meaning wise or intelligent, ultimately derived from wit, knowledge or understanding.
witty (English): Wise, having good judgement; Possessing a strong...
Definitions
- Wise, having good judgement; Possessing a strong...
Ancestry of “witty”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | witty | — |
| 2 | Old English | wittiġ | clever, wise |
Words derived from “witty”