“for want of” in this context means “because of not having” or “for lack of”
It’s an older way of writing English. But not like super old. Basically the kingdom was lost because of 1 missing nail.
It’s an older way of writing English. But not like super old. Basically the kingdom was lost because of 1 missing nail.
Proverbs are often contrived (e.g., "Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones" - who lives in a glass house?).