howbeit

[hou-bee-it]

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adverb

Archaic. nevertheless.

conjunction

Obsolete. although.

Origin of howbeit

1350–1400; Middle English how be it however it may be; parallel to albeit

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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, granted

Examples from the Web for howbeit

Historical Examples of howbeit

Howbeit, happen what may, every colour must in shading keep to its own class.
Albert Durer
T. Sturge Moore
Howbeit, what an array of Masters and Knights have we, and what a variety!
The Book of Khalid
Ameen Rihani
Howbeit, the following deserves a place as the tail-flounce of his Fantasy.
The Book of Khalid
Ameen Rihani
Howbeit, you need not decide at once, wait and see what is brought to you.
Cyropaedia
Xenophon
Howbeit, her ill husbandry was right then mine encheson (Note 6).
In Convent Walls
Emily Sarah Holt

British Dictionary definitions for howbeit

howbeit

sentence connector

however

conjunction

(subordinating) though; although

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Word Origin and History for howbeit

late 14c., contraction of how be it.