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    Moth·er wit
    /ˈməT͟Hər ˈwit/

    noun

    • 1. natural ability to cope with everyday matters; common sense: "with mother wit you'll sidestep these hazards"

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  3. Mother wit is a noun that means natural wit or intelligence. It is first known to have been used in the 15th century and has synonyms such as common sense and ingenuity.

  4. Definitions of mother wit. noun. sound practical judgment. synonyms: common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, sense. see more.

  5. Mother wit definition: natural or practical intelligence, wit, or sense.. See examples of MOTHER WIT used in a sentence.

  6. Mother wit is a noun that means innate intelligence or common sense. Find out the origin, usage and related terms of mother wit from various dictionaries and sources.

  7. Mother wit is a noun that means common sense or natural intelligence. It is an obsolete term in modern English, but it can be found in some literary works and expressions.

  8. 1 day ago · Mother wit is a noun that means native practical intelligence or common sense. It is first recorded in the period 1400–50 and has synonyms such as brains, smarts, and judgment.

  9. A complete guide to the word "MOTHER WIT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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