"antiwit" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From anti- + wit. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|anti|wit}} anti- + wit Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} antiwit (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The opposite of wit. Tags: rare, uncountable
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