hwilom
hwilom is a term that appears in Old English literature, primarily in the context of poetry. Its exact meaning and usage can be somewhat ambiguous and subject to scholarly interpretation. Generally, hwilom is understood to be an adverb that signifies a period of time, often translating to "at times," "sometimes," "formerly," or "in the past." It suggests a temporal distance or a state that existed or occurred previously, but not necessarily continuously.
The word is derived from the Old English word "hwil," meaning "while" or "time." The "-om" ending