howbeit
[hou-bee-it]
- Archaic. nevertheless.
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- Obsolete. although.
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Origin of howbeit
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Related Words for howbeit
still, yet, though, nevertheless, even, when, notwithstanding, nonetheless, withal, however, although, but, regardless, howbeit, despite, besides, furthermore, anyhow, albeit, grantedExamples from the Web for howbeit
Historical Examples of howbeit
Howbeit, happen what may, every colour must in shading keep to its own class.
Albert DurerT. Sturge Moore
Howbeit, what an array of Masters and Knights have we, and what a variety!
The Book of KhalidAmeen Rihani
Howbeit, the following deserves a place as the tail-flounce of his Fantasy.
The Book of KhalidAmeen Rihani
Howbeit, you need not decide at once, wait and see what is brought to you.
CyropaediaXenophon
Howbeit, her ill husbandry was right then mine encheson (Note 6).
In Convent WallsEmily Sarah Holt
howbeit
- however
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- (subordinating) though; although
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Word Origin and History for howbeit
late 14c., contraction of how be it.
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