A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wharfore, Wherfore, rel. adv. [Var. of Quharefor(e rel. adv. Cf. Quher(e)for rel. adv.] a. = Quharefor(e rel. adv. B 1. b. = Quharefor(e rel. adv. B 2. —a. c1400 Troy-bk. i 250.
It wes the cause wherfore the kyng Lay thar as thane in soiournyng —b. c1400 Troy-bk. ii 983 (C).
Wharfore they asked thame to be, As worthy, of all thrillege fre
