Main Entry: ¹though

Pronunciation: \ˈthō\

Function: conjunction

Etymology: Middle English, adverb & conjunction, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse thō nevertheless; akin to Old English thēah nevertheless, Old High German doh

Date: before 12th century

1 : in spite of the fact that : while <though they know the war is lost, they continue to fight — Bruce Bliven †1977>
2 : in spite of the possibility that : even if <though I may fail, I will try>