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Word of the Day – Iwis

By February 24, 2025Word of the Day

Iwis (adverb)

ih-wis

Certainly.

From Old English (450–1150) gewiss, meaning “certain or sure.” Related to the words wise and wit; all are from a root meaning “to know.”

Example sentences

“The team will bounce back from this loss, iwis, because they always do.”

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