natheless

[ neyth-lis, nath- ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. nevertheless.

natheless

/ ˈnæθlɪs; ˈneɪθlɪs /

sentence connector

1. another word for nonetheless

preposition

1. notwithstanding; despite

Word History and Origins

Origin of natheless¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English nā·thē·lǣs, equivalent to nā not ( na ) + thē, variant of thȳ instrumental singular definite article ( the ² ) + lǣs less

Word History and Origins

Origin of natheless¹

Old English nāthylǣs, from nā never + thӯ for that + lǣs less

Example Sentences

It so befell natheless that the wind was set against them, & drave them back off Nidarholm.

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But natheless it may hap that I find a chief who is less afeared of great ventures than thou art, King.

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Now this, humanly speaking, is impossible; natheless it is rare sport.

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Natheless she deemed that she was bound to go ashore and seek out the adventure, or spoil her errand else.

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But natheless the hospitium is open to you as to all, whether gentle or simple, lay folk or clerks.

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