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.

A: Whence did you come this fine morning?
B: The cherry orchard is whence I came.
A: Splendid!
B: Indubitably!

by Gus March 12, 2005

whence

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.

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

by Hypatia-Kant March 15, 2019

Whence

To say once and when combined.

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

by DopeManSingh June 14, 2018

from whence

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

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.

by psiscott May 2, 2006

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

"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.

I wish someone would bring back the death penalty.

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 30, 2004

So whenever you ask me again how i feel please remember my answer is you

“so whenever you ask me again how i feel please remember my answer is you” TRY AGAIN by JAEHYUN and D.ear. This song is about love and this part is basically a way to say that they feel warm or comfort when they’re around “you” and that’s why when it says “you” at the end it’s bc you make them happy and “you” are what comes to their mind

“swyamahifprmaiy” (so whenever you ask me again how i feel please remember my answer is you)

:)

by jjaehyun1099 February 20, 2022

whenever's cheddar

at whatever such time is deemed suitable for all parties involved.

"Hey, Marky, when are we hitting up the bars?"
"Whenever's cheddar, my dude."

by Jack324 December 28, 2008