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forwhy

Forwhy (conj) means Because; for the reason that.

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Because; for the reason that.
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Etymology

From Middle English forwhy, forwhi, from Old English forhwī, forhwȳ (“why, wherefore”). Equivalent to for + why.

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What is the meaning of forwhy?

"forwhy" (conj) means because; for the reason that.

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