withal

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English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

Postposition

withal

  1. (archaic) Synonym for with, appearing at the end of a clause or sentence, after the object.

Quotations

  • For quotations using this term, see [[Citations:withal#Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "{{{1}}}" is not valid. See WT:LOL.|Citations:withal]].

Adverb

withal (not comparable)

  1. (archaic) All things considered; nevertheless; besides[1]
    • 1907, Gilbert Parker, The Weavers
      Yet, withal, David was the true altruist.
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  2. (obsolete) With this; with that.
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      He will scarce be pleased withal.

Quotations

  • For quotations using this term, see [[Citations:withal#Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "{{{1}}}" is not valid. See WT:LOL.|Citations:withal]].

References

  1. ^ Meanings in Merriam-Webster's Dictionary
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