belike

American  

[bih-lahyk] / bɪˈlaɪk /

adverb

Archaic.

1. very likely; perhaps; probably.

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belike British  

/ bɪˈlaɪk /

adverb

1. archaic perhaps; maybe

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Etymology

Origin of belike

First recorded in 1525–35; be- + like ¹

Example Sentences

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

"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

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

And there, 'twixt sun and shade, the Strong Man went On some long-sought-for end belike intent.

From A Selection from the Poems of William Morris by Morris, William

But, look! my lord limpeth; belike he hath a thorn in his foot.'

From The Taming of the Jungle by Doyle, Dr. C. W.