preowthwil
Old English edit
Etymology edit
From *prēowt, *prēowot (“blinking”) + hwīl (“time; while”). More at modern pry.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
prēowthwīl f (nominative plural prēowthwīla)
- the time it takes to shut then open one's eyes; the blink or twinkling of an eye; (by extension) moment; instant