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of Wit |
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ing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wit |
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To know; to learn. |
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Mind; intellect; understanding; sense. |
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A mental faculty, or power of the mind; -- used in this sense
chiefly in the plural, and in certain phrases; as, to lose one's wits;
at one's wits' end, and the like. |
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Felicitous association of objects not usually connected, so as
to produce a pleasant surprise; also. the power of readily combining
objects in such a manner. |
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A person of eminent sense or knowledge; a man of genius,
fancy, or humor; one distinguished for bright or amusing sayings, for
repartee, and the like. |