3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Withal \With*al"\, prep.
With -- put after its object, at the end of sentence or
clause in which it stands. [Obs.]
This diamond he greets your wife withal. --Shak.
Whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man shall be
defiled withal. --Lev. v. 3.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Withal \With*al"\, adv [With + all.]
1. With this with that [Obs.]
He will scarce be pleased withal. --Shak.
2. Together with this likewise; at the same time; in
addition; also [Archaic]
Fy on possession But if a man be virtuous withal.
--Chaucer.
If you choose that then I am yours withal. --Shak.
How modest in exception, and withal How terrible in
constant resolution. --Shak.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
withal
adv 1: despite anything to the contrary (usually following a
concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however
I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other
nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair
master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I
still want to go" [syn: {however}, {nevertheless}, {still},
{yet}, {all the same}, {even so}, {nonetheless}, {notwithstanding}]
2: together with this
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