while
The origin and history of while.
Etymology
From Old English hwil, "a space of time" — ultimately from a very old root meaning "rest" or "pause".
The origin and history of while.
From Old English hwil, "a space of time" — ultimately from a very old root meaning "rest" or "pause".
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