n. [ OE. avis, F. avis; &unr_; + OF. vis, fr. L. visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see, so that vis meant that which has seemed best. See Vision, and cf. Avise, Advise. ]
We may give advice, but we can not give conduct. Franklin. [ 1913 Webster ]
How shall I dote on her with more advice,
That thus without advice begin to love her? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ In commercial language, advice usually means information communicated by letter; -- used chiefly in reference to drafts or bills of exchange; as, a letter of advice. McElrath. [ 1913 Webster ]
Advice boat,
To take advice.
n. [ Trade name. ]
n. The quality of being advisable; advisableness. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
Some judge it advisable for a man to account with his heart every day. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being advisable or expedient; expediency; advisability. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With advice; wisely. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Advise if this be worth attempting. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
To advise one's self,
Bid thy master well advise himself. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.
adv.