n. 1. A leader, or would-be leader, in matters of knowledge or taste. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Nor that the forewits, that would draw the rest unto their liking, always like the best. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Foresight; prudence. [ 1913 Webster ]

Let this forewit guide thy thought. Southwell. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ pres. indic. sing., 1st & 3d pers. Forewot 2d person Forewost pl. Forewiten imp. sing. Forewiste pl. Forewisten p. pr. & vb. n. Forewiting ] [ AS. forewitan. See Wit to know. ] To foreknow. [ Obs. ] [ Written also forwete. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]