wherefor

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English

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Etymology 1

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

Adverb

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wherefor (not comparable)

  1. (dated) Alternative spelling of wherefore

Etymology 2

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From where (what; which) +‎ for.

Conjunction

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wherefor

  1. For which.