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forewits

forewits is the plural of forewit.

Meaning of forewit

Noun (1)

forewit (countable and uncountable, plural forewits)

  1. Timely knowledge; precaution; foresight.
    • One good forewit is worth two afterwits.

Noun (2)

forewit (plural forewits)

  1. One who puts himself forward as a leader in matters of taste or criticism.

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Questions about forewits

What is forewits the plural of?
Forewits is the plural of forewit.

Words near forewits in the dictionary

  1. forewish
  2. forewished
  3. forewishes
  4. forewishing
  5. forewit
  6. forewits
  7. forewold
  8. forewolds
  9. forewoman
  10. forewomen
  11. foreword

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