howbeit
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Is howbeit a Scrabble word?
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What is the meaning of howbeit?
Definition
conj (English)
1. (archaic) Although.Examples: "The Ueynes are ſpred foorth throughout the whole bodie, howbeit from one welhead, that is to ſay from the Liuer: ſo be the Sinews, howbeit from the Brayne; So likewiſe are the Heartſtrings, howbeit from the Heart."; "Howbeit we have not yet been able to overtake young Madam, we may account it ſome good fortune, that we have hitherto traced her courſe aright."Synonyms: albeit, much as, albeit, although, as, as much as, despite that, even thougharchaic
adv (English)
1. (archaic) Be that as it may; nevertheless.Examples: "I will goe waſh : / And when my Face is faire, you ſhall perceiue / Whether I bluſh, or no : howbeit, I thanke you, / I meane to ſtride your Steed, and at all times / To vnder-creſt your good Addition, / To th’ faireneſſe of my power."; "Howbeit, then when ye knew not God, yee did ſeruice vnto them which by nature are no Gods."; "Our hearts discern wild images of Death, Shadows and shoals that edge eternity. Howbeit athwart Death's imminent shade doth soar One Power"Synonyms: be it as it may, even so, however, nonetheless, neverthelessarchaicnot-comparable
Definition source: Wiktionary