quare

Latin

adv
Definitions
  • (interrogative) by what means, how
  • (interrogative) from what cause, on what account, why, wherefore

Etymology

Affix from Latin quā (in the capacity of, by what) + Latin rē (anent, with reference to, about).

Origin

Latin

Gloss

anent, with reference to, about

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