Emily Dickinson Lexicon

AD-VICE', n. [Fr. avis, opinion, notice; Arm. avis. This and the verb aviser, to advise, seem to be formed of ad and the L. viso, to see, to visit.]

1. Counsel; an opinion recommended, or offered, as worthy to be followed. What advice give ye? – 2 Chron. x. With good advice make war. – Prov. xx. We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct. – Franklin.
2. Prudence; deliberate consideration. – Shak.
3. Information; notice; intelligence; as, we have late advices from France. To take advice, is to consult with others.