Because; by reason that; for that; indicating, in Old English, the reason of anything.
source: Webster 1913
noun
One who takes, or that which is said on, the affrimative side; that which is said in favor of some one or something; -- the antithesis of against, and commonly used in connection with it.
source: Webster 1913
preposition
In the most general sense, indicating that in consideration of, in view of, or with reference to, which anything is done or takes place.
