ˈwitərə̇n, -riŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) wittering, witering, from gerund of witteren, witeren to clarify, inform, teach, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse vitra to manifest, reveal, vitr wise, vita to know — more at wit
chiefly Scotland : a piece of information (as a sign, token, or hint)