preowthwil
Old English
Etymology
From *prēowt, *prēowot (“blinking”) + hwīl (“time; while”).
Noun
prēowthwīl f (nominative plural prēowthwīla)
- The time it takes to shut then open one's eyes; the blink or twinkling of an eye; (by extension) moment; instant
Related terms
- beprīwan
- princ
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