How Do You Spell BEWITS?

Pronunciation: [bɪwˈɪts] (IPA)

The word "bewits" is a variant spelling of "be-wits," which means to shame or humiliate. It is pronounced /bɪ-wɪts/ with the second syllable emphasized. The "be-" prefix is from the Old English "bigan," meaning to surround or encircle, and "wit" comes from the Old English "witan," meaning to know or understand. The word "bewits" is uncommon in modern usage, but still occasionally appears in literature and historical texts.

Common Misspellings for BEWITS

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Etymology of BEWITS

The word "bewits" is derived from the Middle English term "beuet", which in turn comes from the Old French word "biu", meaning "a slit". It was also influenced by the Old English word "bifian", meaning "to strike", and "bifung", which meant "a fastening". Over time, these words were combined and evolved into "bewits", referring to the laces or fastenings used to secure parts of clothing or armor.