I. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: Middle English wherwith, from where, wher where + with
1. archaic : with what
if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted — Mt 5:13 (Authorized Version)
2.
a. : with which : by means of which
no metal tools wherewith to break ground — Russell Lord
the pleasant rites wherewith the pagan Teutons had celebrated the victory of the sun — Will Durant
b. archaic : by reason of which : on account of which
dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled — Dan 2:1 (Authorized Version)
3. archaic : whereat , whereupon
close to her ear touching the melody; wherewith disturbed, she uttered a soft moan — John Keats
II. pronoun
Etymology: Middle English wherwith, from wherwith, adverb
: that with or by which — used with an infinitive
had not wherewith to feed himself
III. noun
( -s )
: wherewithal