forwhy

[ fawr-hwahy, -wahy ]

adverb

1. why; wherefore.

conjunction

1. because.

forwhy

/ fɔːˈwaɪ /

adverb

1. for what reason; why

conjunction

1. subordinating because

Word History and Origins

Origin of forwhy¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English for hwī. See for, why

Word History and Origins

Origin of forwhy¹

Old English for hwī

Example Sentences

In o dayes come Ihone baptist prechand in desert of e Iewry, & seyand, Do ȝe penaunce; forwhy e kyngdome of heuyne sal come negh.

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