Middle English alwey, alneway, from Old English ealne weg, literally, all the way, from ealne (accusative of eall all) + weg (accusative) way — more at way
14th century, in the meaning defined above
alveopalatal
alway
always
“Alway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alway. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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