betwixt

American  

[bih-twikst] / bɪˈtwɪkst /

preposition

1. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. between.

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idioms

1. betwixt and between, neither the one nor the other; in a middle or unresolved position.

   Not wanting to side with either her father or her mother, she was betwixt and between.

betwixt British  

/ bɪˈtwɪkst /

preposition

1. archaic another word for between

2. in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position

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Etymology

Origin of betwixt

before 950; Middle English betwix, Old English betwix, betweox, equivalent to be- be- + tweox, cognate with Old High German zwiski two each; akin to German zwischen between (preposition)

Example Sentences

He’s betwixt and between, a country of one.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s many a slip betwixt cup and lip. Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

From Literature

Wolverines players were skipping toward the locker room after the trophy presentation, roses betwixt their teeth, battle scars on their bodies.

From Los Angeles Times

If there’s a difference between loneliness and solitude, Kelela’s voice permeates the mystery zone betwixt.

From Washington Post

“I’m betwixt, because he took very nice care of my family, but at the same time, I think it’s time. … I really do think he wanted a good team, but he’s lost the fanbase.”

From Washington Times