"way-wise" meaning in All languages combined

See way-wise on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more way-wise [comparative], most way-wise [superlative], waywise [alternative]
Etymology: From way + wise. Compare also waywitty, waywiser. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|way|wise}} way + wise Head templates: {{en-adj}} way-wise (comparative more way-wise, superlative most way-wise)
  1. Expert or knowledgeable in finding or keeping the way; knowing the way or route. Related terms: waywiser
    Sense id: en-way-wise-en-adj-wzHiVcpv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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