forwhy

adverb

for·why | \ fȯrˈ(h)wī, fȯ(ə)ˈ-\

Definition of forwhy

(Entry 1 of 2)

chiefly dialectal

: why, wherefore

forwhy

conjunction

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Definition of forwhy (Entry 2 of 2)

archaic

: because, for, since

Adverb

Middle English, from Old English for hwī, for hwȳ, from for entry 1 + hwī, hwȳ, instrumental of hwæt what

Conjunction

Middle English, from forwhy, adverb

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