anywhither, adv. arch.
(ˈɛnɪˌhwɪðə(r))
[See any 9; the earlier equivalent was owhither, oughwhither.]
Indefinite compound of whither. To or towards any place, in any direction whatever.
| 1611 Bible 1 Kings ii. 36 Goe not forth thence any whither [Wyclif & Coverdale hidir and thider.] 1658 Cromwell (Carl.) Sp. xv, To fly for Holland, New England, almost anywhither, to find liberty for their consciences. 1722 De Foe Hist. Plague (1756) 69 There was no easy passing the Roads any whither. 1863 Mrs. Whitney Faith Gartney xxx. 288 She would have fled—anywhither. |