Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗adv
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryRegardless; anyhow. · Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least. · Used to indicate a change of subject. · Used at the end of a question for emphasis, or to direct the conversation to something of more broad importance (compare with more to the point).
From any + way.
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