English word however comes from Middle English (1100-1500) how, Middle English (1100-1500) ever
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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how | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
ever | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
however | English (en) | (proscribed) Although, though, but, yet.. In whatever way or manner. (degree) To whatever degree or extent. (manner) In whatever way or manner.. (obsolete) In any case, at any rate, at all events.. An emphatic form of how.. Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of (that). |