whereof
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1where·of

conjunction \-ˈəv, -ˈäv\

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

First Known Use of WHEREOF

13th century

Rhymes with WHEREOF

2whereof

adverb

Definition of WHEREOF

archaic
: of what <whereof are you made — Shakespeare>

First Known Use of WHEREOF

13th century

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