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whensoever

[ hwen-soh-ev-er, wen- ]

adverb

  1. at whatsoever time.


whensoever

/ ˌwɛnsəʊˈɛvə /

conjunction

  1. rare.
    an intensive form of whenever
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of whensoever1

1275–1325; Middle English, equivalent to whenso (modeled on whereso; wheresoever ) + ever ever
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Example Sentences

But unto this day, whensoever Moses is read, a veil lieth upon their heart.

Until this day, I say, whensoever Moses is read, a veil lies upon their heart.

Whensoever ye shall let me see the contrary, I shall grant myself to have been deceived in that point.

I offered unto you presence and audience whensoever it pleased you to admonish me; and yet I cannot be quit of you.

See—the women come hither to draw water, and the door creaks on its hinges whensoever opened.

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