Usenet Posted 22 years ago
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Is "whosever" a word?
I heard this word used somewhere today. I say, "whoever's". A generational thing, maybe? "Whosever" sounds almost as bad as "thee"; it sounds like something that people will use in order to be purposely overly formal or even to spoof formality.
Comments...?
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[nq:1]I heard this word used somewhere today. I say, "whoever's". A generational thing, maybe?
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[nq:1]I heard this word used somewhere today. I say, "whoever's". A generational thing, maybe? "Whosever" sounds almost as bad as "thee"; it sounds like something that people will use in order to be purposely overly formal or even to spoof formality. Comments...?[/nq]
The COD11's definition is interesting, since it define "whosever" in term os "whoever's".
whosever
· rel. ****. & det.
The COD11's definition is interesting, since it define "whosever" in term os "whoever's".
whosever
· rel. ****. & det.
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[nq:2]I heard this word used somewhere today. I say, "whoever's". ... be purposely overly formal or even to spoof formality. Comments...?[/nq]
[nq:1]The COD11's definition is interesting, since it define "whosever" in term os "whoever's". whosever · rel. ****. & det. belonging ... Table lies. 1865 W. G. Palgrave Arabia II. 19 Whosever the footprint may be, the story is gospel among Mahometans.
[nq:1]The COD11's definition is interesting, since it define "whosever" in term os "whoever's". whosever · rel. ****. & det. belonging ... Table lies. 1865 W. G. Palgrave Arabia II. 19 Whosever the footprint may be, the story is gospel among Mahometans.
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[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
Hi there, Lord, you old rascal. I rang, now will you save me?
Hi there, Lord, you old rascal. I rang, now will you save me?
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[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
The discussion was of "whosever," not of "whosoever." "Whosever" is used zero times in the KJV.
The discussion was of "whosever," not of "whosoever." "Whosever" is used zero times in the KJV.
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[nq:2]The COD11's definition is interesting, since it define "whosever" in ... the footprint may be, the story is gospel among Mahometans.[/nq]
[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
The word "whosoever" is used in163 verses in the KJV,
[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
The word "whosoever" is used in163 verses in the KJV,
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[nq:2]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both ... call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
[nq:1]The word "whosoever" is used in163 verses in the KJV, according to http://bible.crosswalk.com/ , but "whosever," meaning "whoever's," the original ... sins ye retain, they are retained." A search for "whose s
[nq:1]The word "whosoever" is used in163 verses in the KJV, according to http://bible.crosswalk.com/ , but "whosever," meaning "whoever's," the original ... sins ye retain, they are retained." A search for "whose s
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Nell:
[nq:2]1865 W. G. Palgrave Arabia II. 19 Whosever the footprint may be, the story is gospel among Mahometans.[/nq]
[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
You're wrong; you're confusing "whosoever" with "whosever". "Whosoever",
[nq:2]1865 W. G. Palgrave Arabia II. 19 Whosever the footprint may be, the story is gospel among Mahometans.[/nq]
[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
You're wrong; you're confusing "whosoever" with "whosever". "Whosoever",
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Martin:
[nq:1]The discussion was of "whosever," not of "whosoever." "Whosever" is used zero times in the KJV.[/nq]
Probably because they had to say "whosesoever" instead. "Whosoever's" sounds too informal for the bible.
[nq:1]The discussion was of "whosever," not of "whosoever." "Whosever" is used zero times in the KJV.[/nq]
Probably because they had to say "whosesoever" instead. "Whosoever's" sounds too informal for the bible.
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Lyle:
[nq:1]I think 'whosever' is a good word. It hadn't till this thread occurred to me that it might be unusual ... certain ways, such as "Yours, mine, or whoever's fault it is...", a construction which might raise an eyebrow or two.[/nq]
I'm much more willing to bet our difference is a generational one rather than a regional one. Still, I doubt that those of my age in Britain would be a
[nq:1]I think 'whosever' is a good word. It hadn't till this thread occurred to me that it might be unusual ... certain ways, such as "Yours, mine, or whoever's fault it is...", a construction which might raise an eyebrow or two.[/nq]
I'm much more willing to bet our difference is a generational one rather than a regional one. Still, I doubt that those of my age in Britain would be a
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[nq:2]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both ... call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
[nq:1]The discussion was of "whosever," not of "whosoever." "Whosever" is used zero times in the KJV.I'll be in great shape when I learn to read. Oops.[/nq]
It must have been one of those instances of "filling in" when one sees what seems to be a familiar word.
Nell
A synon
[nq:1]The discussion was of "whosever," not of "whosoever." "Whosever" is used zero times in the KJV.I'll be in great shape when I learn to read. Oops.[/nq]
It must have been one of those instances of "filling in" when one sees what seems to be a familiar word.
Nell
A synon