Old English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From earlier ealneweġ, eallneweġ, from ealne, eallne (masculine accusative of eall, all) + weġ (way). More at all, way.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈæ͜ɑl.nej/, [ˈæ͜ɑɫ.nej]

Adverb edit

ealneġ

  1. always, perpetually
    Ȳþ wiþ lande ealneg winneþ
    the wave contends always against the land
  2. quite

Synonyms edit

Descendants edit

  • Middle English: alwey, always, alwayes
    • English: always
    • Scots: alwayis