wist

/wɪst/

Modern equivalent

knew (archaic past tense of 'wit')

What it means

Archaic past tense of the verb 'wit' (meaning 'to know'); indicates having been aware of or understood something in the past.

In the KJV

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

Luke 2:49