WIT
none. 1 (in sing. Or plural.) Intelligence; quick understanding. 2 a unexpected combining or contrasting of ideas or expressions. B power of giving pleasure by this. 3 person possessing such power. ? at one`s wit`s (or wits`) end utterly at a loss or in despair. Have (or keep) one`s wits about one be alert. Live by one`s wits live by ingenious or crafty expedients, without a settled occupation. Out of one`s wits mad. To wit that is to say, namely. [old english]