Old English · phrase
swa lange swa
- Part of speech
- phrase
- IPA
- /swɑː ˈlɑn.ɡe swɑː/[swɑː ˈlɑŋ.ɡe swɑː]
- Syllables
- swɑː · ˈlɑn · ɡe · swɑː (4 syllables)
- Modern English
- as long as
Meaning
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as long as
10th Century, Vercelli Homily X, quoting Matthew 10:42
As long as you do this...I will give you eternal reward in heaven
Etymology
From swā (“as”) + lange (“long, for a long time”)
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