Etymology

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Today it means: At any time. Full definition →

Middle English any time ← Old English ǣniġum tīman
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  1. Old English · inherited fromǣniġum tīman
  2. Middle English · inherited fromany time
  3. English todayanytime

From Middle English any time, ony tyme, from Old English ǣniġum tīman, equivalent to any + time.

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