forthan en · CCONJ
Etymology
From Middle English forthan, from Old English for þon, comprised of for (“because of”) + þon (“that”). More at for, than, that, for that.
Meanings
- (Northern-England, dialectal) For this reason; therefore.
- (Northern-England, dialectal) For the reason that; because.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| for-than | alternative | lexicographic | |
| forthon | alternative | lexicographic |