whosever

[ hoo-zev-er ]

pronoun

1. (the possessive case of whoever used as an adjective):

   Whosever wagon this is, get it out of here. Whosever is this ridiculous hat?

2. the one or ones belonging to whomever:

   Whosever will win, do you think?

Word History and Origins

Origin of whosever¹

First recorded in 1730–40; whose + ever

Example Sentences

One glance showed Mary that the letter, whosever it was, had brought unusual news.

From Project Gutenberg

To be sure it was to Paul alone, that by the voice, whosever it was, any address was made.

From Project Gutenberg

The phrase of whichever (of whichsoever) is used instead of whosever exactly as of which is used instead of whose ( 152).

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