whenas

American  

[wen-az, wen-, hwuhn-, wuhn-] / wɛnˈæz, ʰwɛn-, ʰwən-, wən- /

conjunction

1. Archaic.

   1. when.

   2. inasmuch as.

2. Obsolete. whereas.

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whenas British  

/ wɛnˈæz /

conjunction

1. archaic

   1. when; whenever

   2. inasmuch as; while

2. obsolete whereas; although

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Etymology

Origin of whenas

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at when, as ¹

Example Sentences

Now, as chance would have it, there was therenigh a certain Florentine, who knew Martellino very well, but had not recognized him, counterfeited as he was, whenas he was brought thither.

From The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio by Payne, John

Quoth Asmund: "Small harm though your arms be tried somewhat, for no pity we had from you when we rubbed our eyes whenas ye must needs rise early a-mornings to go to Baldu's Meadows."

From The Story Of Frithiof The Bold 1875 by Morris, William

I have already bespoken him of you and he wisheth you all the weal in the world; and whenas you shall have done this, leave me do with him.'

From The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio by Payne, John

Brief, he told him great plenty of such like things and presently fell a-sighing and after weeping sore, as he knew full well to do, whenas he would.

From The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio by Payne, John

Wherefore, then, wilt thou put them to death, whenas thou shouldst rather honour them with the greatest favours and boons at thy commandment?'

From The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio by Payne, John