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Webster 1913 Edition

After-wit

Aft′er-witˊ

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Noun.

Wisdom or perception that comes after it can be of use.

“After-wit comes too late when the mischief is done.”

L’Estrange.

Webster 1828 Edition

After-wit

'AFTER-WIT

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Noun.

Subsequent wit; wisdom that comes too late.