Wherewith
/ˈwɛərwɪθ/noun
By which or with which; the means or resources with which something can be done.
Did you know?In medieval texts, 'wherewith' was often linked to the concept of divine provision, implying a mystical source of power and means for achieving one's desires.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wher
“a form indicating location or source”
Old English
OE
hwær
“where, at which place”
Middle English
ME
wherewith
“with which; by what means”
15th Century
Early Modern English
wherewith
“the means by which something is done, often in a philosophical or rhetorical context”
Modern English
English
wherewith
“still used in formal contexts to denote the means or resources available.”