Middle English Dictionary Entry
avīsẹ̄ adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | avīsẹ̄ adj. Also aveise, avesy, avisi, advisee, -y. |
| Etymology | OF ppl. avisé; some examples may show the substitution of English suffix -lī suf.(1). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Well-advised, discreet, prudent.
Associated quotations
- ?a1400(a1338) Mannyng Chron.Pt.2 (Petyt 511)p.188 : Of werre & of bataile he was fulle auise [rime: he].
- c1400(?a1300) KAlex.(LdMisc 622)5252 : Also þe kyng, and his meigne, Gladdest weren and aveyse.
- c1425(a1420) Lydg.TB (Aug A.4)2.1291 : I purpose to sendyn Anthenor, Whiche is a man discrete and avisee.
- a1450(?c1421) Lydg.ST (Arun 119)3940 : This Adrastus, avise [vr. full wyse] and riȝt sad..answer gaf anon.
- a1425(?c1350) Ywain (Glb E.9)113 : Mi lady es so avyse, Þat scho wil noght cumand me To tel þat towches me to ill.
- c1430(c1386) Chaucer LGW (Benson-Robinson)1521 : He shulde be Sad, wys, and trewe, of wordes avyse.
- (1444) Proc.Privy C.6.323 : Whos notable and advysy labours & diligences.
- a1450(a1338) Mannyng Chron.Pt.1 (Lamb 131)4064 : Þys Elygnellus, fol wys was he, Man of mesure wel auyse.
- a1475(a1447) Bokenham MAngl.(Hrl 4011)32/28 : Aforne þat þey schuln oughte doo, inportune þey byn and fulle hardy, But aftir þe dede bettir avysid and more avesy.
- a1500(?c1450) Merlin (Cmb Ff.3.11)432 : The sauage man was right wise and avisee.