1 iwis | Definition of iwis
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

iwis

adverb
\ ē-ˈwis How to pronounce iwis (audio) , ī-\

Definition of iwis

archaic
: surely

First Known Use of iwis

12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for iwis

Middle English, from Old English gewis certain; akin to Old High German giwisso certainly, Old English witan to know — more at wit

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on iwis

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with iwis

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!