[though] conj [ME, adv. & conj., of Scand origin; akin to ON tho nevertheless; akin to OE theah nevertheless, OHG doh] (bef. 12c) 1: in spite of the fact that: while "~ they know the war is lost, they continue to fight --Bruce Bliven d.1977"
2: in spite of the possibility that: even if "~ I may fail, I will try"
[2]though adv (13c): however, nevertheless "It's hard work. I enjoy it ~"