אוֹ ʼôw (H176)

desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if

1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then

presumed to be the 'constructive' or genitival form of אַו ; short for אַוָּה (H185);