wherefor

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English wherefore, wherefor (“for what reason; why”), equivalent to where (“what”) +‎ fore (“for”).

Adverb

wherefor (not comparable)

  1. (dated) Alternative spelling of wherefore

Etymology 2

From where (“what; which”) +‎ for.

Adverb

wherefor (not comparable)

  1. for which.
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