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wherefore

2 entries found.
  1. 1wherefore (adverb)
  2. 2wherefore (noun)

Main Entry:
1where·fore Listen to the pronunciation of 1wherefore
Pronunciation:
\ˈhwer-ˌfȯr, ˈwer-\
Function:
adverb
Etymology:
Middle English wherfor, wherfore, from where, wher + for, fore for
Date:
13th century
1 : for what reason or purpose : why 2 : therefore
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