forþy

Old English

Etymology

From for (“for”) + þȳ (“by that”), instrumental case of þæt (“that”). Cognate with Old Norse for því (“for this cause”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /forˈθyː/

Conjunction

forþy

1. For that; because; therefore.

Descendants

• Middle English: forthi
  • English: forthy
• Middle Scots: for-thi, for-thy
  • Scots: for-thy