Definitions

1. adverb

from which place, point, or time; from what origin or cause

“The news came from whence it originated, a small town in the countryside.”

2. noun

the place or source from which something comes or is obtained

“The museum’s collection came from whence it was sourced, a wealthy patron’s estate.”

3. interjection

used to ask where something is or comes from

“Whence do you come, traveler?”

4. conjunction

used to indicate the source or origin of something

“It was a gift whence it was given to us with love.”