whosesoever

[hooz-soh-ev-er]

whose·so·ev·er

[hooz-soh-ev-er]
pronoun
1.
(the possessive case of whosoever used as an attributive adjective): Whosesoever books are overdue will be fined.
2.
the one or ones belonging to whomsoever: Whosesoever are left here will be confiscated.

Origin:
1605–15; earlier whoseso whosesoever (see whose, so1) + ever

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Whosesoever is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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who·so·ev·er

[hoo-soh-ev-er]
pronoun; possessive whose·so·ev·er; objective whom·so·ev·er.
whoever; whatever person: Whosoever wants to apply should write to the bureau.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English; see whoso, ever
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