Old Portuguese

Alternative forms

• se non

Preposition

senon

1. if not
2. 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