swa lange swa

Old English

Etymology

From swā (“as”) + lange (“long, for a long time”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /swɑː ˈlɑn.ɡe swɑː/, [swɑː ˈlɑŋ.ɡe swɑː]

Phrase

swā lange swā

1. as long as
   • 10th Century, Vercelli Homily X, quoting Matthew 10:42

     Swā lange swā ġē hit dōþ...Iċ ēow sylle ēcne ġefēan in heofonum

     As long as you do this...I will give you eternal reward in heaven