natheless
Americanadverb
preposition
Etymology
Origin of natheless
before 900; Middle English; Old English nā·thē·lǣs, equivalent to nā not ( na ) + thē, variant of thȳ instrumental singular definite article ( the 2 ) + lǣs less
Example Sentences
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Daniel pleaded with her to marry him "natheless."
From Time Magazine Archive
This be peopled by Moslem folk," replied the Jew, "natheless can none carry tidings of thee to her inhabitants.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 15 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
Ay, think so, natheless all your tavern-front 10With many a scorpion I will over-write.
From The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
Though," he added, with a smile, "natheless, I think I should.
From Helmet of Navarre by Runkle, Bertha
Yet natheless the more she strives, The lesse she keepes him out, For she hath traitors in her camp That keepe her still in doubt.
From Quaint Gleanings from Ancient Poetry by Goldsmid, Edmund
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