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Meaning of WITHAL

Pronunciation:  widh'ol

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
  2. [adv]  together with this
 
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 Synonyms: all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, yet
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \With*al"\, adv. [With + all.]
    1. With this; with that. [Obs.]
             He will scarce be pleased withal.     --Shak.
    2. Together with this; likewise; at the same time; in
       addition; also. [Archaic]
             Fy on possession But if a man be virtuous withal.
                                                   --Chaucer.
             If you choose that, then I am yours withal. --Shak.
             How modest in exception, and withal How terrible in
             constant resolution.                  --Shak.
    
  2. \With*al"\, prep.
    With; -- put after its object, at the end of sentence or
    clause in which it stands. [Obs.]
          This diamond he greets your wife withal. --Shak.
          Whatsoever uncleanness it be that a man shall be
          defiled withal.                          --Lev. v. 3.
    
 
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