natheless
Americanadverb
preposition
Etymology
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 the 2) + lǣs less
Example Sentences
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Daniel pleaded with her to marry him "natheless."
From Time Magazine Archive
Though," he added, with a smile, "natheless, I think I should.
From Helmet of Navarre by Runkle, Bertha
But natheless, for earnest or for game, He of his cruel purpose would not stent; To tempt his wife was set all his intent.
From The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems by Purves, D. Laing
But natheless it may hap that I find a chief who is less afeared of great ventures than thou art, King.’
From The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) by Hearn, Ethel Harriet
Yet natheless hath not the coffin removed itself for none.
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian
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