Sharp-witted

Sharp-witted
Sharp-witted Sharp"-wit`ted, a. Having an acute or nicely discerning mind. [1913 Webster]

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  • sharp-witted — adjective perceptive or intelligent. Derivatives sharp wittedly adverb sharp wittedness noun …   English new terms dictionary

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