senon

See also: se non, senón, and sen'on

Old Portuguese

Alternative forms

• se non

Etymology

From se (“if”) +‎ non (“not”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /se.ˈnõ/

Preposition

senon

1. if not
2. except
   • 13th century CE, Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, Códice de los músicos, cantiga 304 (facsimile):

     como ſanta maria de Ribela non quer que arça outr oyo ant o ſeu altar ſe non Doliuas

     how Holy Mary of Ribela does not allow any other oil to be burned before Her altar except olive oil

Descendants

• Fala: sinon
• Galician: senón
• Portuguese: senão