I. ˈhwer-ˌfȯr, ˈwer- adverb
Etymology: Middle English wherfor, wherfore, from where, wher + for, fore for
Date: 13th century
1. : for what reason or purpose : why
2. : therefore
II. noun
Date: 1590
: an answer or statement giving an explanation : reason
wants to know the whys and wherefore s