adv. arch. [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.
