Middle English Dictionary Entry
continūant(lī adv.
Entry Info
| Forms | continūant(lī adv. Also -andeli, -anliche. |
| Etymology | Cp. L continuanter. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Continually, incessantly; continuously, in succession.
Associated quotations
- a1450 St.Editha (Fst B.3)4151 : Þey duden synge & daunce so continuanlyche alle þat ȝere.
- a1450 Castle Persev.(Folg V.a.354)1508 : In pride, Ire, & Envye..continuandelye.
- ?1457 Hardyng Chron.A (Lnsd 204)p.745 : His shadow so abowmbred all Englonde That pese and lawe wer kept contynuant.
- a1500(?a1390) Mirk Fest.(GoughETop 4)271/19 : Woldyst þou syng thrytty masses contynuantly, I schuld be delyuerd of my penance.