alwey

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From Old English ealneġ, ealne weġ (always, perpetually, literally all the way, all the while, continuously).

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /alˈwæi̯/

    Adverb

    alwey

    1. Totally, entirely; in every way.
    2. Always (constantly, permanently, perpetually):
      1. Every time; in every instance.
      2. Anyway; in every circumstance.
    3. Nevertheless, yet.

    Derived terms

    Descendants

    • English: alway (obsolete)
    • Middle Scots: alway, allway

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