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词汇 waywiser
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Definition of waywiser in English:

waywiser

noun ˈweɪˌwʌɪzə
  • 1An instrument for measuring and indicating distance travelled, especially by road; specifically a pedometer or odometer. Now historical.

  • 2A guide post. Also figurative. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Child (1613–1654), physician and agriculturist. From way + wise + -er, although the semantic motivation in sense 1 is unclear.

Definition of waywiser in US English:

waywiser

nounˈweɪˌwʌɪzə
  • 1An instrument for measuring and indicating distance travelled, especially by road; specifically a pedometer or odometer. Now historical.

  • 2A guide post. Also figurative. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Child (1613–1654), physician and agriculturist. From way + wise + -er, although the semantic motivation in sense 1 is unclear.

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