somewhile

American  

[suhm-hwahyl, -wahyl] / ˈsʌmˌʰwaɪl, -ˌwaɪl /

adverb

Archaic.

1. at some former time.

2. at one time or another; sometime.

3. at times; sometimes.

4. for some time.

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Etymology

Origin of somewhile

Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; see origin at some, while

Example Sentences

Furthermore, of what I am, and how I came hither, time would fail me to tell; but somewhile, maybe, I shall tell thee. 

From Wood Beyond the World by Morris, William

For a sentence which she had spoken somewhile since, drummed in my ears to the exclusion of her present speech, and the import of it shone in my mind like a clear light.

From Lawrence Clavering by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

You must somehow, or somewhile, let me know p. 221your Address in Leamington, unless a Letter addressed to Cavendish Square will find you there. 

From Letters of Edward FitzGerald to Fanny Kemble (1871-1883) by Wright, William Aldis

I will that if I say a heavy thing Your tongues forgive me; seeing ye know that spring Has flecks and fits of pain to keep her sweet, And walks somewhile with winter-bitten feet.

From Poems & Ballads (First Series) by Swinburne, Algernon Charles

I know myself indifferently well as François Villon, Master of Arts, broker of ballads and somewhile bibber and brawler.

From If I Were King by McCarthy, Justin