Definition of where

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Where (adv.) At or in what place; hence, in what situation, position, or circumstances; -- used interrogatively..

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Residence :: Residence (n.) The place where one resides; an abode; a dwelling or habitation; esp., a settled or permanent home or domicile..
Sweepy :: Sweepwasher (n.) One who extracts the residuum of precious metals from the sweepings, potsherds, etc., of refineries of gold and silver, or places where these metals are used..
Bridle Iron :: Bridle iron () A strong flat bar of iron, so bent as to support, as in a stirrup, one end of a floor timber, etc., where no sufficient bearing can be had; -- called also stirrup and hanger..
Rector :: Rector (n.) A clergyman who has the charge and cure of a parish, and has the tithes, etc.; the clergyman of a parish where the tithes are not impropriate. See the Note under Vicar..
Laystall :: Laystall (n.) A place where rubbish, dung, etc., are laid or deposited..
Prison :: Prison (n.) A place where persons are confined, or restrained of personal liberty; hence, a place or state o/ confinement, restraint, or safe custody..
Blue-john :: Blue-john (n.) A name given to fluor spar in Derbyshire, where it is used for ornamental purposes..
Dispositor :: Dispositor (n.) The planet which is lord of the sign where another planet is.
Alehouse :: Alehouse (n.) A house where ale is retailed; hence, a tippling house..
Parting :: Parting (n.) The surface of the sand of one section of a mold where it meets that of another section.
Bookstore :: Bookstore (n.) A store where books are kept for sale; -- called in England a bookseller's shop.
Battery :: Battery (v. t.) Any place where cannon or mortars are mounted, for attack or defense..
Wherewith :: Wherewith (adv.) With what; -- used interrogatively.
Cope :: Cope (n.) An ecclesiastical vestment or cloak, semicircular in form, reaching from the shoulders nearly to the feet, and open in front except at the top, where it is united by a band or clasp. It is worn in processions and on some other occasions..
Refer :: Refer (v. t.) Hence: To send or direct away; to send or direct elsewhere, as for treatment, aid, information, decision, etc.; to make over, or pass over, to another; as, to refer a student to an author; to refer a beggar to an officer; to refer a bill to a committee; a court refers a matter of fact to a commissioner for investigation, or refers a question of law to a superior tribunal..
Laundry :: Laundry (n.) A place or room where laundering is done.
Junction :: "Junction (n.) The place or point of union, meeting, or junction; specifically, the place where two or more lines of railway meet or cross..
Color :: Color (n.) An apparent right; as where the defendant in trespass gave to the plaintiff an appearance of title, by stating his title specially, thus removing the cause from the jury to the court..
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept..
Treasure-trove :: Treasure-trove (n.) Any money, bullion, or the like, found in the earth, or otherwise hidden, the owner of which is not known. In England such treasure belongs to the crown; whereas similar treasure found in the sea, or upon the surface of the land, belongs to the finder if no owner appears..
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