I. conjunction
Date: 14th century
1. — used with the infinitive form of a verb to indicate negation as a contrary choice or wish
II. preposition
Date: 1595
instead of
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RATHER
rather than
I. conjunction
Date: 14th century
1. — used with the infinitive form of a verb to indicate negation as a contrary choice or wish and not ,
II. preposition
Date: 1595
instead of
I. conjunction
Date: 14th century
1. — used with the infinitive form of a verb to indicate negation as a contrary choice or wish
II. preposition
Date: 1595
instead of