Etymology

whilemeal

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Today it means: By turns; by courses; at a time. Full definition →

Middle English whilmele
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromwhilmele
  2. English todaywhilemeal

From Middle English whilmele; equivalent to while + -meal.

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