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wot

verb, present tense of wit (with I)

«wot» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

I know; I am aware. tree →

Then and now

No longer used; today we say "I know". "God wot" is an old phrase meaning "God knows".

Examples

He replied: “Dear uncle, heavy news, God wot!” (English Fairy Tales) tree →
"Silly maiden, thy words make a lot Of a very small matter; For fear of my valour, I wot, His armour will clatter. (Indian Fairy Tales) tree →

Note

Today: know.

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