truewit
(also tru-witt) now historical
noun
(The name of) a stock character, especially in Renaissance comedies, characterized by wit or sagacity.
- A character with this name was first devised by Ben Jonson in Epicoene..
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Ben Jonson (?1573–1637), poet and playwright.
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