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wī̆sdọ̄̆m
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199 quotations in 7 senses
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(a) Discretion, prudence, or good judgment in temporal matters; the cardinal virtue of prudence; also
person.
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wit and wisdom
(b) spiritual insight or wisdom, apprehension of spiritual truth; also in…
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