Outwit — Defs

01 v. t. To surpass in wisdom, esp. in cunning.

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To surpass in wisdom, esp. in cunning.
2.
To defeat or gain an advantage over by superior craft or cunning stratagems; as, the thief outwitted his pursuers and left the country undetected.
“They did so much outwit and outwealth us !” — Gauden.

02 n. The faculty of acquiring wisdom by observation and experience, or the wisdom so acquired; -- opposed to inwit.

1.
The faculty of acquiring wisdom by observation and experience, or the wisdom so acquired; -- opposed to inwit.[Obs.]