whereinto

[ wair-in-too, hwair-; wair-in-too, hwair- ]

conjunction

1. into which.

whereinto

/ wɛərˈɪntuː /

adverb

1. into what place?

pronoun

1. into which place

Word History and Origins

Origin of whereinto¹

First recorded in 1530–40; where + into

Example Sentences

A clapper of conies, a heap of stones, &c., whereinto they retire themselves'; Cotgrave.

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With that kiss they enter a new life whereinto one may not follow them.

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He utters, in original vein, phases of consciousness whereinto we are more or less drifting, in measure of our proper sensibility.

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There was such a Schoole at Damascus, whereinto Paul entred, to persecute.

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He made in the side of each animal an opening, whereinto he crept, and so warmed it into life.

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