whereunto

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

conjunction

1. Archaic. whereto.

Word History and Origins

Origin of whereunto¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, whereunto is from the late Middle English word quhareunto. See where, unto

Example Sentences

The fourth town whereunto Harald was come together with his host was the stoutest of all those whereof we have yet told.

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She with others laid hands on us, with prayer, setting us apart for the "work whereunto we were called."

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Whereunto remember, thou two-stomached merchant, that although the house in question is yours, the street is mine.

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I should as soon take back whereupon, whereunto, and wherewithal.

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Whereunto the churl made answer: "I will not let go thy horse's rein, and thou shalt not cross this bridge."

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