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1wherewith
pronoun where·with \ˈhwer-ˌwith, ˈwer-, -ˌwith\
Definition of WHEREWITH
archaic : that with or by which —used with an infinitive <so shall I have wherewith to answer him — Psalms 119:42 (Authorized Version)>
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First Known Use of WHEREWITH
13th century
2wherewith
adverb
Definition of WHEREWITH
obsolete : with what <wherewith shall it be salted — Matthew 5:13 (Authorized Version)>
First Known Use of WHEREWITH
13th century
3wherewith
conjunction
Definition of WHEREWITH
: with or by means of which <metal tools wherewith to break ground — Russell Lord>
See wherewith defined for kids First Known Use of WHEREWITH
14th century
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