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

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

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

“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

Koumoundouros’ jerry-built sculpture exists betwixt and between, neither one thing nor the other — or, perhaps, both at once.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2019

It’s stuck, somewhere betwixt and between Seattle’s socialist dreams and capitalist realities.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2018

In betwixt me and the brazier, dandelions grew in the mud.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson