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English word origin

Etymology of wiz

Clipping of wizard.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To be promoted to wizard (administrator) status in a multi-user dungeon, by completing the game quest.

noun

A person who is exceptionally clever, gifted or skilled in a particular area. · A wizard (an administrator of a multi-user dungeon). · A wizard.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of wizard.

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  • Root classification mention*weyd-ine-pro
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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Alternative spelling of whiz: an act of urination.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Onomatopoeic for the sound made by urination.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
prep

Pronunciation spelling of with.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See with.

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