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sithence


Meanings
  • Adverb

    A word used to indicate that something has happened since a certain point in time.


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since , sith , sithence , sithens
Etymology
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The word 'sithence' comes from Old English 'sithan' meaning 'after' or 'since' and 'ceasan' meaning 'to cease'.


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  1. The word 'sithence' is rarely used in everyday speech and is more commonly found in formal or literary contexts.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'sithence' in English literature is in Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales'.


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  1. Time: The concept of time is closely related to the usage of 'sithence'. It indicates the continuation of events after a certain point in time.

  2. Sequence: The usage of 'sithence' implies a sequence of events, as it indicates that something has happened after a certain point in time.


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In English literature, 'sithence' is used to indicate the passage of time and the continuation of events. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the character Macbeth uses the phrase 'since my dear wife's departure' to indicate the time that has passed since his wife's death.

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    - To memorize 'sithence', one can associate it with the concept of 'since' or 'after'. For example, one could remember that 'sithence' means 'since' or 'after' something has happened.


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