1. A learned or wise man. [Obs.] Pythagoras learned much . . . becoming a mighty wiseacre. Leland.
2. One who makes undue pretensions to wisdom; a would-be-wise person; hence, in contempt, a simpleton; a dunce.
WISE-HEARTED
Wise"-heart`ed, a.
Defn: Wise; knowing; skillful; sapient; erudite; prudent. Ex. xxviii. 3.
WISE-LIKE
Wise"-like`, a.
Defn: Resembling that which is wise or sensible; judicious.
The only wise-like thing I heard anybody say. Sir W. Scott.
WISELING
Wise"ling, n.
Defn: One who pretends to be wise; a wiseacre; a witling. Donne.
WISELY
Wise"ly, adv.
Defn: In a wise manner; prudently; judiciously; discreetly; with
wisdom.
And wisely learn to curb thy sorrows wild. Milton.