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ˌwhethersoˈever, pron. and conj. Now rare or Obs.
[See soever.]
1. pron. = prec. 1.
1531Tindale Expos. 1 John v. 1–3 (1538) 70 b, So that whether so euer I fele fyrst, the same certifyeth me of the other. 1600W. Watson Decacordon (1602) 307 Whether soeuer or who else besides winne it by conquest. 1613Day Dyall ix. (1614) 238 Whether soever of you had beene slaine in that quarrell. 1630Bp. Hall Occas. Medit. 219 What matters it whether I go for a flower, or a weed, here; whethersoever, I must wither. 1679Cheyney Vind. Oaths 19 Whethersoever be named, both are included.
2. conj. = prec. 2.
13..E.E. Allit. P. A. 606 Queþer-so-euer he dele nesch oþer harde. c1400Rule St. Benet (verse) 1763 Wheder so euer þai sit or stand. 1747Hooson Miner's Dict. R 2, Whethersoever the Lids be Stone, Mixt-beds, &c. |