English word wise comes from Proto-Indo-European *wéydtus, and later Proto-Germanic *wīsaz (Wise, knowledgeable.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *wéydtus | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *wīsaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Wise, knowledgeable. |
| wis | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Wise. |
| wīs | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| wys | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | Wise. |
| wise | English (en) | (colloquial) Disrespectful.. Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience. (ergative, slang) Usually with "up", to inform or learn.. To become wise. |