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whence

Pronunciation: /ʍɛns/

The English word “whence” has 2 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. From where; from which place or source.

conjunction

  1. Used for introducing the result of a fact that has just been stated; thence

Etymology

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

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