Definition of WHEREFOR

wherefor

Meanings

Plural: wherefors

Adv

  • Alternative spelling of wherefore.

Noun

  • Alternative spelling of wherefore.

Conj

  • For which.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 17

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wherefor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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