whencesoever
Americanadverb
conjunction
Etymology
Origin of whencesoever
1505–15; modeled on wheresoever; see whence
Example Sentences
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The entire national dividend, whencesoever derived, is a fund out of which all social improvements may be paid.
From American World Policies by Walter E. Weyl
Still, whencesoever derived, the Egyptian people, as it existed in the flourishing times of Egyptian history, was beyond all question a mixed race, showing diverse affinities.
From Ancient Egypt by George Rawlinson
Whosoever you be, Aasta, and whencesoever you came," said Kenric, "I now declare you to be free of your bondage.
From The Thirsty Sword by Robert Leighton
Now, whatever may have been the root of this word, or whencesoever it may have been derived, I think it must be admitted that starve is the correct meaning of the word in these passages.
From Notes and Queries, Number 194, July 16, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by George Bell
The man said to him: "Welcome to you, whencesoever you may have come."
From Aino Folk-Tales by Basil Hall Chamberlain
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