forþon

• forþǣm, forþām, forðon, forþan

Equivalent to for +‎ þon

• IPA^(key): /ˈforˌθon/

forþon

1. for that reason, consequently, therefore
   • 10th century, The Wanderer:

     Forðon dōmġeorne · drēoriġne oft in hyra brēostcofan · bindað fæste;

     Therefore, fame-eager ones oft in their breastcoves bind fast the sad one. [That is, they keep their sadness in their chests, to themselves.]

forþon

1. for that, for, because
   • 9th century, Vespasian Psalter

     Singað Dryhtne song nīowne, for ðon wundur dyde Dryhten.

     Sing to the Lord a new song, because the Lord has done wonders.

Equivalent to forþ +‎ on

• IPA^(key): /ˈforθˌon/, [ˈforˠðˌon]

forþon

1. at first
2. indeed
3. also