故

also 元 · 旧

1. takes の, prefix former; ex-; past; one-time
2. noun, takes の earlier times; the past; previous state
3. noun, adverb formerly; previously; originally; before

ゆえ

1. noun, usually in kana reason; circumstances; grounds; cause
2. particle, conjunction, usually in kana, after a noun, or the attribute form of a verb or adjective because of; due to; as a result of

こ

1. prefix the late; the deceased

ふる also 古

1. noun used item; secondhand item
2. prefix old; used; previous

ことさら also 殊更

1. adverb, na-adjective, usually in kana intentionally; deliberately; designedly; on purpose
2. usually in kana especially; particularly