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withal

/wɪˈðɑl/

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What does withal mean?

noun

  1. The means; the wherewithal.
More meanings (4)

adverb

  1. (archaic) Together with the rest; besides; in addition.
  2. (archaic) All things considered; nevertheless.
  3. (archaic, obsolete) Synonym of therewith (“with this, that, or those”).

preposition

  1. (archaic) with.

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IPA pronunciation

/wɪˈðɑl/

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But Black Michael was a fit leader for this band of cutthroats, and, withal held them in fair subjection to his rule.
Edgar Rice BurroughsTarzan of the ApesProject Gutenberg ebook #78
I must have liberty Withal, as large a charter as the wind, To blow on whom I please, for so fools have.
William ShakespeareThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareProject Gutenberg ebook #100
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Victual and drink failed them not, for they bore what they needed on sumpter-horses, and shot some venison on the way withal.
William MorrisThe Well at the World's End: A TaleProject Gutenberg ebook #169
The youth could see this conviction weigh upon the entire regiment until the men were like cuffed and cursed animals, but withal rebellious.
Stephen CraneThe Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil WarProject Gutenberg ebook #73
“And six wooden goblets, and six platters of wood and two of pewter to eat and drink from withal,” said the mason, impressively.
Mark TwainA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtProject Gutenberg ebook #86