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withal |
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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