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wherefore definition

where·fore (hwer′fôr′, wer′-)

adverb

Archaic for what reason or purpose? why? wherefore are you angry?

Etymology: ME hwarfore: see where & for

conjunction

  1. for which the reason wherefore we have met
  2. on account of which; because of which; therefore we are victorious, wherefore let us rejoice

noun

the reason; cause never mind the why and wherefore

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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