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
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