betwixt
Americanpreposition
idioms
preposition
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archaic another word for between
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in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position
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
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He’s betwixt and between, a country of one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
“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 ● Nov. 6, 2022
The city itself has been stuck betwixt and between.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 15, 2022
It’s that betwixt and between period, when the light is lowering but you can still get tomatoes and peaches at the market, still get away with short sleeves.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
“You did that, and that would be enough, without more. How dared you to come betwixt me and a young woman I liked?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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