Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
no while. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
no while, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
no while in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
no while you have here. The definition of the word
no while will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
no while, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Alternative forms
Adverb
no while
- For no time; not for any length of time.
1485, Sir Thomas Malory, “xxviij”, in Le Morte Darthur, book X:Thenne Kynge Mark hadde his ansuer / There with came Elyas and badde the Kynge yelde vp the castel / for ye maye not hold it no whyle / Sir Elyas said the kyng so wyll I yelde vp the castel yf I be not soone rescoued- (please add an English translation of this quotation)