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

When the abbot seeth them flee, That he holds for much glee, Ac natheless, all there among, He biddeth them light to evesong.

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Natheless, brothers, I see a meaning in this pain and suffering; I see God therein.

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Natheless, in life, When I looked forward to my purgatory, It ever was my solace to believe, That, ere I plunged into th' avenging flame, I had one sight of him to strengthen me.

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Natheless we could not take part in the m�l�e, except to join the crowd of lookers-on in the cry "heaven speed the right!"

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Natheless Mistress Potato gets no better.

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