Elsewhither

/ˈɛlsˌwɪð.ɚ/ adverb

Definition

To some other place or direction; whither elsewhere.

Etymology

An archaic combination of 'else' (otherwise) and 'whither' (an Old English word meaning 'to what place' or 'in what direction'), creating a directional adverb from Middle English.

Kelly Says

Whither' became obsolete as modern English replaced it with 'where,' but words like 'elsewhither' show us how comprehensively this word was purged—today's speakers don't even recognize 'whither' unless they've read Shakespeare.

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