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French word avis comes from Proto-Indo-European *wéh₁itis (Branch, switch. That which twines or bends.), Proto-Italic *wītis, Latin -ionem, Proto-Indo-European *wéǵʰ-tis, Proto-Indo-European *widtós (Known. Seen.)
*wéh₁itis (Proto-Indo-European)
Branch, switch. That which twines or bends.
*wītis (Proto-Italic)
-ionem (Latin)
*wéǵʰ-tis (Proto-Indo-European)
*widtós (Proto-Indo-European)
Known. Seen.
vectis (Latin)
A bar or bolt (for fastening a door).. A carrying-pole.. A strong pole or bar used for leverage; lever; crowbar; handspike.
*wissos (Proto-Italic)
vitis (Latin)
(historical) a vine staff, the baton or cane of a Roman centurion. Vine.
video (Latin)
(passive) I am regarded, seem, appear. (passive, used impersonally) It seems proper or right. I look (at), consider, reflect (upon). I look out for, see to, care for, provide, make sure. I observe, note. I see, perceive; look (at). I understand, perceive, comprehend.
*visaticum (Latin)
(Gallo-Romance) face.
viz (Old French)
avis (Old French)
Opinion.
avis (French)
Notice. Opinion. Piece of advice.