Etymology

netheless

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Today it means: Nevertheless. Full definition →

First used 13th–17th c.Middle English netheles
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromnetheles
  2. English todaynetheless

Inherited from Middle English netheles; by surface analysis, ne + the + less. Compare earlier natheless.

First known use, by meaning

  • 13th–17th c. Nevertheless.

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