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witan

V (v-pret-pres, v-strong-1)

to wit, know, have knowledge, be aware

Source: https://bosworthtoller.com/36091
originates from: PGmc *witan- 'know' through pgmc-to-oe
(source: Kroonen 2013:589)
Inflected forms
witon 'know-pres.1pl' (oe-1pl) in Aelfric's Colloquy 1
witaþ 'know.pres.3sg' (oe-3sg) in Aelfric's Colloquy 2
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