What is "forewit"

Forewit \Fore"wit`\, n.

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

   Nor that the forewits, that would draw the rest unto their liking, always like the best.
   --B. Jonson.

2. Foresight; prudence.

   Let this forewit guide thy thought.
   --Southwell.

Etymology 1 n. Timely knowledge; precaution; foresight. Etymology 2

vb. (context transitive obsolete English) To foreknow. Etymology 3

n. One who puts himself forward as a leader in matters of taste or criticism.