out|wit

out|wit
out|wit «owt WIHT», transitive verb, -wit|ted, -wit|ting.
1. to get the better of by being more intelligent; be too clever for: »

The prisoner outwitted his guards and escaped.

2. Archaic. to surpass in wisdom or knowledge.

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