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forwhy.

Because; for the reason that.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

conj
  1. Because; for the reason that.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

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

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