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In the USA, Tho has several usages, the most common is "though". It was used by Benjamin Franklin..
I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal.... Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.
As a part of our very history, it is good enough for me!
Someday certain people will learn the language of the country the forum is in.