To know or understand something; an archaic or obsolete form meaning to become aware of or learn about.
From Middle English 'be-' + 'wit' (from Old English 'witan,' meaning 'to know'). The verb 'wit' meant 'to know,' and 'bewit' emphasized the state of becoming aware. This word is essentially obsolete, replaced by 'know' and other verbs.
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