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withal

(wit̸h ôl′, wit̸h-)

adverb

in addition; besides
despite that; notwithstanding
Archaic with that; therewith

Origin: ME with alle: see with & all

Archaic with: used at the end of a clause or sentence

See withal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

In addition; besides: “And, withal, a wider publicity was given to thought-provoking ideas” (Holbrook Jackson).
Despite that; nevertheless.
Archaic Therewith.

preposition
Archaic

With. Used after its object at the end of a sentence or clause.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: : with, with; see with

Origin: + al, all; see all

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