many months and years; a long passage of time
Archaic literary expression used to emphasize the long passage of time, often with a poetic or nostalgic tone. Rare in modern Japanese; mainly found in classical literature or formal writing.
After many months and years, I returned to my hometown.
この寺は幾星霜の風雪に耐えてきた。
This temple has withstood the wind and snow of many years.