Meaning
Up to a time, and then it stops.
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Word origin
From Old Norse und, meaning as far as, joined to the English word till.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- und and till
- English cognates
- till
Examples
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 3: until, suppose, become and 7 more words.