iwis
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i·wis
also y·wis (ĭ-wĭs′)adv. Archaic
Certainly; assuredly.
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iwis
(ɪˈwɪs) orywis
adv
an archaic word for certainly
[C12: from Old English gewiss certain]
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i•wis
(ɪˈwɪs)adv. Archaic.
certainly.
[before 900; Middle English, adv. use of neuter of Old English gewiss (adj.) certain, c. Old High German giwis; akin to wit2; see y-]
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