Afrikaans

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Etymology

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From Dutch wijsheid, from Middle Dutch wijsheit, from Old Dutch wīshēt. Equivalent to wys +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvəi̯s.ɦəi̯t/

Noun

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wysheid (plural wyshede)

  1. wisdom
  2. saying, adage