whence

Definition

From where; from which place or source.

Etymology

From Middle English whennes, from Old English hwanon (with adverbial genitive -s), related to hwonne (whence when). Analyzable as when + -s.

Example Sentences

• "Whence came I?"
• ""Pork" comes from French, whence we get most of our modern cooking terms."
• "Go to whence you came!"

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