wys

Afrikaans

verb
Definitions
  • to show

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish wijzen (point out, indicate, point, show) inherited from Middle Dutch wisen inherited from Old Dutch wīsen inherited from Proto-Germanic *wīsijaną (make wise).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*wīsijaną

Gloss

make wise

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