iwis

or y·wis

[ ih-wis ]

adverb

, Obsolete.

1. certainly.

iwis

/ ɪˈwɪs /

adverb

1. an archaic word for certainly

Word History and Origins

Origin of iwis¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English, adverb use of neuter of Old English gewiss (adjective) “certain”; cognate with Dutch gewis, German gewiss “certain, certainly”; akin to wit ²; y-

Word History and Origins

Origin of iwis¹

C12: from Old English gewiss certain

Example Sentences

He had seen blood enough spilt at the siege of Iwis, but this came upon him in all its horror unrelieved by the excitement of war.

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