† to-ˈwhile, conjunctive adv. Obs.
[f. to prep. 7 + while n., q.v. 2 c.]
During the time that, while.
| c 950, c 1000, c 1250, 13.. [see while n. 2 c.] c 1330 R. Brunne Chron. Wace (Rolls) 4141 To whyle þe kyng & his cosyns I loue loken ar þer lynes. |