First Known Use: 14th century
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alway
adverb al·way \ˈȯl-(ˌ)wā\
Definition of ALWAY
archaic : always
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Origin of ALWAY
Middle English alwey, alneway, from Old English ealne weg, literally, all the way, from ealne (accusative of eall all) + weg (accusative) way — more at way
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