The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Howsoever \How`so*ev"er\, adj. & conj. [How + so + ever.] 1. In what manner soever; to whatever degree or extent; however. [1913 Webster] I am glad he's come, howsoever he comes. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Although; though; however. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]