unto

[uhn-too, uhn-tuh]

preposition

1. to (in its various uses, except as the accompaniment of the infinitive).

2. until; till.

unto

/ ˈʌntuː /

preposition

1. an archaic word for to 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of unto¹

1250–1300; Middle English, equivalent to un ( till ) until + to to

Word History and Origins

Origin of unto¹

C13: of Scandinavian origin; see _until

Idioms and Phrases

see do unto others; law unto oneself.

Example Sentences

“Now,” said Alexander, “once more unto the bakehouse! Hup, hup, hup!”

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“Right-o, sir. Once more unto the breach!”

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“A speech, how marvelous! I do love a good oration. ‘Once more unto the breach, dear friends!’”

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Expect to hear gnashing of the teeth from the conservative side of church pews about how everyone should respect the rule of law and to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s as if there ever was a Pope Donald.

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Some traditionalist voices within the Church argue that government officials have legitimate authority to pursue immigration enforcement and that the proper Christian response involves respecting civil authority through the principle of rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar’s.

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