whenas

/wɛnˈæz/
conjunction
  1. At or during which time; when (archaic or literary).
    • He promised to return, whenas the moon rose.
    • She sang softly, whenas the evening fell.
    • The king declared a holiday, whenas the harvest was gathered.
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