forwhy
1 of 2adverb
for·why
fȯrˈ(h)wī,
fȯ(ə)ˈ-
chiefly dialectal
: why, wherefore
forwhy
2 of 2conjunction
"
archaic
: because, for, since
Word History
Etymology
Adverb
Middle English, from Old English for hwī, for hwȳ, from for entry 1 + hwī, hwȳ, instrumental of hwæt what
Conjunction
Middle English, from forwhy, adverb