pron. and conj. Now rare or Obs. [See SOEVER.]
1. pron. = prec. 1.
1531. Tindale, Expos. 1 John v. 1–3 (1538), 70 b. So that whether so euer I fele fyrst, the same certifyeth me of the other.
1600. W. Watson, Decacordon (1602), 307. Whether soeuer or who else besides winne it by conquest.
1613. Day, Dyall, ix. (1614), 238. Whether soever of you had beene slaine in that quarrell.
1630. Bp. Hall, Occas. Medit., 219. What matters it whether I go for a flower, or a weed, here; whethersoever, I must wither.
1679. Cheyney, Vind. Oaths, 19. Whethersoever be named, both are included.
2. conj. = prec. 2.
13[?]. E. E. Allit. P., A. 606. Queþer-so-euer he dele nesch oþer harde.
c. 1400. Rule St. Benet (verse), 1763. Wheder so euer þai sit or stand.
1747. Hooson, Miner’s Dict., R 2. Whethersoever the Lids be Stone, Mixt-beds, &c.
