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whence

Archaic adverb meaning "from where" or "from what source." Anyone who uses this term seriously is either affected or was born two hundred years ago. Saying "from whence" is redundant, as "whence," on its own, already means "from where." Anyone who says "from whence" is an arrogant moron.

whence

by Hypatia-Kant on Mar 16, 2019 05:44:07

A broader use of the word whence meaning when and where. In some instances it is useful to use the word ‘from’ with whence as sentence structure and meaning can be awkward without it.

Recent use by others notwithstanding, Shakespeare and J. R. R. Tolkien are two writers of note who used “from whence” in their writing.

Example:
The project was in jeopardy, on and off, but surely from whence it began.

Whence

by DopeManSingh on Jun 10, 2018 07:23:20

To say once and when combined.

Example:
Person 1: Once/when you arrive home drink some milk.
Person 2: Just say Whence you arrive home drink some mil

from whence

by psiscott on Apr 21, 2006 12:37:12

If you use this, you are a dick. See whence.

Example:
Bill: "Take that wrench back from whence you got it little man!"

Scott: "Quit trying to sound intelligent you dwanker; it is simple 'whence.' There is no need to use the word 'from' with 'whence'; it is built into the word...so to speak.

you shall be taken to the place from whence you came, and from there be taken to a place of execution

by Kung-Fu Jesus on May 01, 2004 01:58:52

"You shall be taken to the place from whence you came, and from there be taken to a place of execution. You shall be hung by the neck until the body be dead... dead... DEAD!"

When British judges gave the death penalty (unfortunately, it was discontinued, which is a shame), they would put on a black cap, and, in a solemn voice say this sentence to the criminal, bringing down the hammer each time the word "dead" was uttered.

Example:
I wish someone would bring back the death penalty.

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