"for so long a time" meaning in English

See for so long a time in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} for so long a time (not comparable)
  1. (uncommon, dated) For a very long time. Tags: dated, not-comparable, uncommon
    Sense id: en-for_so_long_a_time-en-adv-8IUF3Anu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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