Whoso: meaning, definitions and examples

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whoso

 

[ หˆhuหsษ™สŠ ]

Pronoun
Context #1 | Pronoun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quem quer que seja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‹ เค•เฅ‹เคˆ เคญเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wer auch immer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siapa pun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั‚ะพ ะฑ ะฝะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kto by nie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฐใงใ‚‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quiconque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quien sea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kim olursa olsun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„๊ตฌ๋“ ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู† ูƒุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kdo to je

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ktokoฤพvek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่ฎบๆ˜ฏ่ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kdorkoli

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hver sem er

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ะผ ะฑะพะปัะฐ ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒช แƒฃแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kim olursa olsun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.