handwhile

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English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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handwhile (plural handwhiles)

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