1606 J. Sylvester tr. G. de S. Du Bartas (new ed.) ii. iii. 126 Even a holy Guile Findes with thee grace and favour often-while.
a1894 R. B. W. Noel Faust iii, in (1902) 381 They are near Who oftenwhile may see and hear!
a1905 W. Sharp Shepherd in (1910) 97 This heart of mine a wave is oftenwhile.