natheless

[ neyth-lis, nath- ]

/ ˈneɪθ lɪs, ˈnæθ- /

adverb Archaic.

Nearby words

Also nath·less

[nath-lis] /ˈnæθ lɪs/.

Origin of natheless

before 900; Middle English; Old English nā·thē·lǣs, equivalent to nā not (see na) + thē, variant of thȳ instrumental singular definite article (see the²) + lǣs less

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Examples from the Web for natheless

Natheless she deemed that she was bound to go ashore and seek out the adventure, or spoil her errand else.
The Water of the Wondrous Isles|William Morris
Natheless have I here a good sword, and sit a good horse unwearied.
Aucassin and Nicolete|Andrew Lang
But to-night I 'm no lover, nor no fool neither; natheless, the maid shall bide.
Long Will|Florence Converse
Natheless, for caution against surprise, I would put the bed against the door.
The Cloister and the Hearth|Charles Reade

Natheless, though all this is so, yet far be it from me to refuse a boon when it is you who ask it of me.
The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions|Howard Pyle

British Dictionary definitions for natheless

natheless

nathless (ˈnæθlɪs)

/ (ˈneɪθlɪs) archaic /

sentence connector

another word for nonetheless

preposition

notwithstanding; despite

Word Origin for natheless

Old English nāthylǣs, from nā never + thӯ for that + lǣs less

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