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

  • alweyes

Descendants

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

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