whilwende

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Middle English

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Etymology

From Old English hwilwende (temporary, transitory), also hwilende.

Adjective

whilwende

  1. temporary, transitory, not permanent, lasting a short time.
    Þe castel ... bi-tacnet þeos world, is whilende and ontful and swiðe lewe and swincful.Lambert Homilies

Descendants

  • English: whilend