Meaning
Although, despite (it) being.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From the Middle English expression al be it (that), itself shortened from althagh it be that (“although it be that”), and thus composed from al (“completely, entirely”, literally “all”) + be (3rd person singular present subjunctive of been (“to be”)) + it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: