While Meaning In English. All the while at or during this time. It is safe to assume that the word had been around for a while before 1611.
N conj prep v whiled whil ing. Despite the fact that. It is safe to assume that the word had been around for a while before 1611.
While a period of indeterminate length usually short marked by some action or condition.
A period of time especially when short and marked by the occurrence of an action or a condition. Entry 1 of 4 1. All the while at or during this time. A period or interval of time.
