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Etymology 1
From.

Verb

 * 1) to lick; to lap up

Adverb

 * 1)  while
 * 2)  in spite of; despite

Usage notes
Burmese is a diglossic language. This construct is used exclusively in the formal, literary (written) register. See synonyms for the informal, colloquial (spoken) equivalent form(s).