So much the, the: (a) with comp. adj. or adv.: the bettre (hottere, lesse, etc.), so much the better (hotter, less, etc.); al the bettre (faster); (b) with comp. adv. plus adj., ppl., or adv.: the……
(a) That not, lest [often shading off into 2. (a)]; lest thei eten, that they not eat, etc.; (b) lest that, that not, lest; (c) lest ne, that not, lest.
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