Allwhere

/ˌɔːlˈwɛr/ adverb

Definition

Everywhere; in or to all places; an archaic or poetic form of 'everywhere.'

Etymology

Compound of 'all' and 'where,' formed in Middle English. This archaic construction mirrors similar compounds like 'always' and 'already,' but mostly fell out of use by the 18th century in favor of 'everywhere.'

Kelly Says

Old English and Middle English loved these 'all-' compounds—'allwhere' is a fossil word that shows how English once freely created adverbs by just sticking 'all' in front of directional words!

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