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The word "whence" originates sometime in the 1250s to 1300s, most likely from England as it is described as a Middle English term. It means from what place or origin.

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What does the word Whence mean?

It is an old English word that means 'from where' or 'from what place'. An example is: "Whence comes this storm?"


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Is going to whence?

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What does the masonic term whence means?

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