senon

See also: se non and sen'on

Old Portuguese

Alternative forms

se non

Etymology

From se (“if”) +‎ non (“not”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /se.ˈnõ/

Preposition

senon

if not
except
- 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 304 (facsimile):
  como ſanta maria de Ribela non quer que arça outr oyo ant o ſeu altar ſe non Doliuas
  how Holy Mary of Ribela does not allow any other oil to be burned before Her altar except olive oil

Descendants

Fala: sinon
Galician: senón
Portuguese: senão

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