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1whereof
conjunction where·of \-ˈəv, -ˈäv\
: of what
Full Definition of WHEREOF
1
archaic : with or by which
2
: of what <knows whereof she speaks>
3
a : of which <books whereof the best are lost> b : of whom
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First Known Use of WHEREOF
13th century
2whereof
adverb
Definition of WHEREOF
archaic : of what <whereof are you made — Shakespeare>
First Known Use of WHEREOF
13th century
WHEREOF Defined for Kids
whereof
conjunction where·of \hwer-ˈəv, wer-, -ˈäv\
Definition of WHEREOF for Kids
: of what : that of which <I know whereof I speak.>
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