preowthwil

Old English

Etymology

From *prēowt, *prēowot (“blinking”) +‎ hwīl (“time; while”). More at modern pry.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpre͜oːwtˌxwiːl/, [ˈpre͜oːwtˌʍiːl]

Noun

prēowthwīl f (nominative plural prēowthwīla)

1. 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