Whoso: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
whoso
[ หhuหsษส ]
Old English
Whoso is an archaic form of the pronoun 'whoever', used primarily in historical or literary contexts. It refers to any person who does a certain action, indicating inclusivity. Although largely obsolete in modern English, it can still be found in classic literature, religious texts, or poetic verses. The usage of 'whoso' suggests a formal or elevated tone, often employed to convey seriousness or gravitas.
Synonyms
anyone who, everybody who, whoever
Examples of usage
- Whosoever will, may come.
- Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing.
- Whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish.
Translations
Translations of the word "whoso" in other languages:
๐ต๐น quem quer que seja
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅ เคเฅเค เคญเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช wer auch immer
๐ฎ๐ฉ siapa pun
๐บ๐ฆ ั ัะพ ะฑ ะฝะต
๐ต๐ฑ kto by nie
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชฐใงใ
๐ซ๐ท quiconque
๐ช๐ธ quien sea
๐น๐ท kim olursa olsun
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊ตฌ๋ ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ู ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ kdo to je
๐ธ๐ฐ ktokoฤพvek
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ่ฎบๆฏ่ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ kdorkoli
๐ฎ๐ธ hver sem er
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะผ ะฑะพะปัะฐ ะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแช แฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kim olursa olsun
๐ฒ๐ฝ quien sea
Etymology
The term 'whoso' is derived from the Old English word 'hwฤ', meaning 'who', combined with the Old English pronoun 'sล', which contributed to the meaning of 'so' or 'such'. This word structure illustrates an earlier form of English where pronouns carried more morphological weight. The usage of 'whoso' can be traced back to Middle English and appears prominently in religious texts and the works of early poets and playwrights, including the King James Bible. Over time, English has evolved away from these forms, and the term 'whoso' has become increasingly rare, primarily existing in formal or literary contexts. Its significance lies in its role in expressing inclusivity and formality, contextualizing the speaker's intention or the tone of the discourse.