albeit

[ awl-bee-it ]
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conjunction
  1. although; even if: a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.

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Origin of albeit

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it be”

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British Dictionary definitions for albeit

albeit

/ (ɔːlˈbiːɪt) /


conjunction
  1. even though

Origin of albeit

1
C14 al be it, that is, although it be (that)

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