Is "whosever" a word?

[nq:1]I heard this word used somewhere today. I say, "whoever's". A generational thing, maybe? "Whosever" sounds almost as bad as "thee"; it sounds like something that people will use in order to be purposely overly formal or even to spoof formality. Comments...?[/nq]
The COD11's definition is interesting, since it define "whosever" in term os "whoever's".
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[nq:2]I heard this word used somewhere today. I say, "whoever's". ... be purposely overly formal or even to spoof formality. Comments...?[/nq]
[nq:1]The COD11's definition is interesting, since it define "whosever" in term os "whoever's". whosever · rel. ****. & det. belonging ... Table lies. 1865 W. G. Palgrave Arabia II. 19 Whosever the footprint may be, the story is gospel among Mahometans.

[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
Hi there, Lord, you old rascal. I rang, now will you save me?

[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
The discussion was of "whosever," not of "whosoever." "Whosever" is used zero times in the KJV.

[nq:2]The COD11's definition is interesting, since it define "whosever" in ... the footprint may be, the story is gospel among Mahometans.[/nq]
[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
The word "whosoever" is used in163 verses in the KJV,

[nq:2]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both ... call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
[nq:1]The word "whosoever" is used in163 verses in the KJV, according to http://bible.crosswalk.com/ , but "whosever," meaning "whoever's," the original ... sins ye retain, they are retained." A search for "whose s

Nell:
[nq:2]1865 W. G. Palgrave Arabia II. 19 Whosever the footprint may be, the story is gospel among Mahometans.[/nq]
[nq:1]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both Old and New Testaments. The verse I'm familiar with is Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
You're wrong; you're confusing "whosoever" with "whosever". "Whosoever",

Martin:
[nq:1]The discussion was of "whosever," not of "whosoever." "Whosever" is used zero times in the KJV.[/nq]
Probably because they had to say "whosesoever" instead. "Whosoever's" sounds too informal for the bible.

Lyle:
[nq:1]I think 'whosever' is a good word. It hadn't till this thread occurred to me that it might be unusual ... certain ways, such as "Yours, mine, or whoever's fault it is...", a construction which might raise an eyebrow or two.[/nq]
I'm much more willing to bet our difference is a generational one rather than a regional one. Still, I doubt that those of my age in Britain would be a

[nq:2]Used 162 times in the Bible (KJV aka AV), both ... call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."[/nq]
[nq:1]The discussion was of "whosever," not of "whosoever." "Whosever" is used zero times in the KJV.I'll be in great shape when I learn to read. Oops.[/nq]
It must have been one of those instances of "filling in" when one sees what seems to be a familiar word.
Nell
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