handwhile

English

Alternative forms

  • hand-while

Etymology

From Middle English handwhile, from Old English handhwīl (“an instant”), equivalent to hand +‎ while. Cognate with Middle High German hantwile (“handwhile”).

Noun

handwhile (plural handwhiles)

  1. (obsolete) A little while; a moment, an instant.
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