whereunto

American  

[wair-uhn-too, hwair-, wair-uhn-too, hwair-] / wɛərˈʌn tu, ʰwɛər-, ˌwɛər ʌnˈtu, ˌʰwɛər- /

conjunction

1. Archaic. whereto.

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Etymology

Origin of whereunto

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

Example Sentences

It doth savour of those incantations whereof I oft read in divers tractates, whereby she expects to gain advantage or deliverance if she sacrifice another victim to the demon whereunto she hath sold herself.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

Ever she spake, telling tales of sorrow, whereunto Roseheart listened, saying in her heart, "There is no sorrow like to mine, who am a widow before I am wed."

From The Stars in the Pool A Prose Poem for Lovers by Wallace, Edna Kingsley

From thence I traueiled 18 dayes journey further, and came vnto a certaine great riuer, and entered also into a city, whereunto belongeth a mighty bridge to passe the said river.

From The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume I (of 2) by Mendoza, Juan Gonzalez de

It was a great marvel, whereunto the observers testified: so that more subscriptions came, and the new wing was built.

From A Child of the Jago by Morrison, Arthur

It behoveth every one to follow that whereunto he is commanded.

From Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha by Wilson, Samuel Graham