Middle English Dictionary Entry

ē̆ver-mō(r adv.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1a.
At all times, on all occasions, under all circumstances; every or each time, on every or each occasion, in every case or instance; always, again and again, regularly, invariably, consistently, uniformly.
1b.
All the time, perpetually; constantly, continually; repeatedly; progressively.
2.
In a statement of progressive proportion: euermo(re ..the.
3.
Forever, eternally, in perpetuity; forever after, henceforth.
4.
Phrases consisting of ever-mor and an adverbial expression: (a) ~ after; (b) ~ among, every now and then; (c) ~ and ai, for ever; (d) ~ a world, forever; (e) ~ buten ende, forever, (time) without end; (f) ~ eft, forever after; (g) ~ generaly, in every case without exception; (h) ~ in on, all the time; (i) ~ sithens, ever since.
5.
Phrases consisting of an adverbial expression (or a prep.) and ever-mo(r: (a) for ~, forever, eternally, for all time; for good, permanently, in perpetuity; once and for all; -- also with after; (b) for nou and ~; (c) for that time ~, for all time; (d) in ~, through all eternity; (e) nou (then) and ~; (f) unto ~.
6.
(a) At any time; (b) ever again; -- also with sithen.