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There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word why, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word why, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
www.oed.coman introductory expression of surprise, disagreement, indignation, etc: why, don't be silly! Etymology: Old English hwī; related to Old Norse hvī, Gothic hveileiks what kind of, Latin quī
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