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withal

Main Entry: ¹with·al

Pronunciation: \wi-ˈthȯl, -ˈthȯl\

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from with + all, al all

Date: 13th century

1 : together with this : besides <a supporter of all constructive work and withal an excellent businessman — A. W. Long>
2 archaic : therewith 1
3 : on the other hand : nevertheless

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