"Wert advised" is an archaic form of the phrase "were advised". In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /wɜːr ədˈvaɪzd/. The spelling "wert" is a contraction of "were" and is commonly found in early modern English literature. The addition of "-ed" to "advise" creates the past tense form, indicating that the subject has received advice in the past. While no longer common in contemporary speech, "wert advised" remains a useful example of archaic language for literary and historical purposes.
The phrase "wert advised" is a combination of two words: "wert" and "advised".
"Wert" is the second person singular past tense of the verb "be" in Middle English. It originates from the Old English word "wære", which means "were" or "was".
"Advised", on the other hand, comes from the Old French word "aviser", which means "to consider" or "to advise". It further traces back to the Latin word "advisare", meaning "to look at" or "to consider".
When combined, "wert advised" implies that someone was previously understood or counseled. It could refer to a state of being informed or having received advice or a suggestion.