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(1):

(adv.) For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; - used interrogatively. See the Note under What, pron., 1.

(2):

(adv.) For which; on account of which; - used relatively.

(3):

(adv.) The reason or cause for which; that on account of which; on what account; as, I know not why he left town so suddenly; - used as a compound relative.

(4):

(n.) A young heifer.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Why'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​w/why.html. 1828.
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