thitherto

adverb

thith·​er·​to ˈthi-t͟hər-ˌtü How to pronounce thitherto (audio)
ˌthi-t͟hər-ˈtü,
ˌt͟hi-
: until that time

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thitherto was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Thitherto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thitherto. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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