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world⋅ly-wise

[wurld-lee-wahyz]
–adjective
wise as to the affairs of this world.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME
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world·ly-wise   (wûrld'lē-wīz')
adj.  Experienced in the ways of the world.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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