forwhy

1 of 2

adverb

for·​why

fȯrˈ(h)wī,

fȯ(ə)ˈ-

chiefly dialectal

: why, wherefore

forwhy

2 of 2

conjunction

"

archaic

: because, for, since

Word History

Etymology

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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