Etymology

in like wise

Today it means: In the same way. Full definition →

First used 15th–17th c.Middle English in like wise
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The story

  1. Middle English · inherited fromin like wise“in like manner”
  2. English todayin like wise

From Middle English in like wise (“in like manner”).

First known use, by meaning

  • 15th–17th c. In the same way.

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