Anywhen

Anywhen

EN-ee-wen หˆษ›niwen
Adverb

At any time.

Example Sentences

"Come round anywhen."
"You can do it anywhen."

Etymology & History

West Country dialect word parallel to anywhere. Formed analogously: any plus when, just as anywhere equals any plus where. Used in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Word Details

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Region
Hampshire
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Era
1700s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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