forthi

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See also: forði

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English forþȳ (for that, because, therefore, consequently), from for (for) + þȳ (by that), instrumental case of þæt (that). Cognate with Old Norse for þvī (for this cause). More at forthy.

Adverb

forthi

  1. For this reason; because of this; therefore; consequently.

Conjunction

forthi

  1. For that; because; therefore.

Descendants

  • English: forthy
  • Scots: for-thy