so long, adverbial phrase

Origin:
AfrikaansShow more Calque formed on Afrikaans solank, with the same sense.
Meanwhile, for the time being.
1893 A. Sutherland in Cape Illust. Mag. Apr. 267‘Oh it doesn’t matter in the least,’ Ida hastened to interrupt. ‘I can go on with my book so long.’
1900 B. Mitford Aletta 45Take the reins, so long. There are a couple of fine pauw. Think we can get any nearer?
1900 B. Mitford Aletta [see takkie noun2.].
1909 George & Knysna Herald 28 July 4He has got what you call confirmation of de lungs, en de Dokter say he mus go by de O-spital, so long.
1915 D. Fairbridge Torch Bearer 82‘That’s a fine pair of horses that you are driving.’ Pleasure beamed from every pore of Jan’s face. ‘Ja, baing mooi,’ he said enthusiastically. ‘I mean veree nice. They belong to my auntee who is in Cape Town so long.’
1920 S. Black Dorp 54‘Is your sister home, Maggie?’ asked Klaas...‘Oh yes, Anita’s inside.’ ‘Won’t she come out on the stoep so long?’
1970 K.S. Dewar Informant, RandburgHe says he will come just now. Will you sit down, so long?
1975 Darling 25 June 111She wants me to go right now...mind the shop so long, you hear?
1982 A.P. Brink Chain of Voices 428‘Why the hell didn’t you think of it before?’ ‘Sorry, Baas. But I can go back and get them. You can ride home so long.’
Meanwhile, for the time being.
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18931982
soldoedie, nounn.sommer, adverbadv.
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