See also: uviss

Old Norse

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ú- (un-) +‎ víss (wise). Akin to modern English unwise.

Adjective

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úvíss (feminine úvísan, neuter úvíst)

  1. unwise, foolish
  2. (with genitive) ignorant of
  3. unknown
  4. uncertain, doubtful

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Icelandic: óvís
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: uvis

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