whithersoever

[ hwith-er-soh-ev-er, with- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

conjunction

, Archaic.

whithersoever

/ ˌwɪðəsəʊˈɛvə /

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English, equivalent to whitherso “whithersoever” ( Old English swā hwider swā ) + ever ever

Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set.

These observations heightened my curiosity, and I resolved to follow the stranger whithersoever he should go.

Grettir shall depart unhindered whithersoever he will, and shall have peace till such time as he reach his home from this journey.

Its sovereign efficacy was such, that whithersoever it flowed, healing and life attended its course.

The people have need of thee, and are ready to follow thee whithersoever thou wouldst lead them.

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