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Conj — Of which, or of whom.

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Etymology

From Middle English wherof, formed from "where" plus "of."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “whereof” mean?

The word “whereof” means of which, or of whom. In plain terms, a formal, old-fashioned way of saying "of which" or "of whom.".

How do you pronounce “whereof”?

“Whereof” is pronounced weh-uhr-OV (/(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ in IPA).

How do you use “whereof” in a sentence?

Here is “whereof” used in a sentence: “He spoke of matters whereof he had little real knowledge.”

What part of speech is “whereof”?

“Whereof” is a conjunction.

Where does the word “whereof” come from?

The word “whereof” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wherof, formed from "where" plus "of.".

Related words

1. Scottish2. from Middle English mid3. old dialectal form henceafter henceforth henceforward henceforwards hencefrom hereabout hereabouts hereabove hereafter hereafters hereagainst hereamong hereanent hereat

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