(conj.) A particle which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.
(conj.) In order to; -- used instead of the infinitival to, especially after try, come, go.
(conj.) It is sometimes, in old songs, a mere expletive.
(conj.) If; though. See An, conj.
Example Sentences:
Hendiadys
Definition:
(n.) A figure in which the idea is expressed by two nouns connected by and, instead of by a noun and limiting adjective; as, we drink from cups and gold, for golden cups.