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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1548
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Wittit, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. witted (Piers Plowman), wyttyd (c1450).] In collocation with wele, etc.: Having particularly good wits, intelligent, clever. — 1456 Hay I 252/17.
Ilke wele wittit persone may wele understand that [etc.] 1456 Hay II 157/28.
Wys and hye wittit as ane angel ?1548 Corr. M. Lorraine 240.
Better wittit men nor I mycht [etc.]
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