adv. In one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated; by some means;
By their action upon one another they may be swelled somehow, so as to shorten the length. Cheyne. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The indefiniteness of somehow is emphasized by the addition of or other. [ 1913 Webster ]
Although youngest of the familly, he has somehow or other got the entire management of all the others. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]