Wise, wize, a

having the power of discerning and judging correctly, or of practically discriminating between what is worthy and unworthy, right and wrong, proper and what is improper, specially in moral conduct; discreet and judicious in the use or application of knowledge; skilful; learned; knowing; skilled in arts, science, or philosophy; dictated by wisdom; judicious; well adapted to produce good effects; becoming a wise man; grave; discreet; in Scriptu.e, godly; pious; ironically, skilled in magic or divination (A.S. wis, from wit, to know). Wisely, wize'-le, ad. in a wise manner; prudently; judiciously; discreetly; craftily; with art or stratagem. Widene , wize'-nes s. wisdom.