conj. & adv. (also tho')
--conj.
1. despite the fact that (though it was early we went to bed; though annoyed, I agreed).
2 (introducing a possibility) even if (ask him though he may refuse; would not attend though the Queen herself were there).
3 and yet; nevertheless (she read on, though not to the very end).
4 in spite of being (ready though unwilling).
--adv. colloq. however; all the same (I wish you had told me, though).
Etymology: ME thoh etc. f. ON th{oacute} etc., corresp. to OE theah, f. Gmc