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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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