belike
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of belike
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Example Sentences
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"But we'll have time enough for - that. You'll be wanting to sleep beneath my roof, belike, and eat me out of pigs."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
When I look at the quiet forest I wonder what it will belike to live there, to build houses and create a settlement.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
And if belike this last one feebly rang, Honor and pride would cast it to the floor Facing the judge with what was done before.
From Chimneysmoke by Morley, Christopher
Then they said: ‘It is costly silks, belike pearls, thou concealest;’ and he offered the custom on such articles.
From Theological Essays by Bradlaugh, Charles
"True, and 'tis somewhat in our favour, for you perceive the wind has shifted in the night to west-sou'-west, and belike we can sail close-hauled better than she can."
From With Drake on the Spanish Main by Strang, Herbert
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