eftsoons

American  

[eft-soonz] / ɛftˈsunz /

adverb

Archaic.

1. soon after.

2. once again; anew.

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eftsoons British  

/ ɛftˈsuːnz /

adverb

1. soon afterwards

2. repeatedly

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Etymology

Origin of eftsoons

First recorded before 1000; eft ² ( def. ) + soon ( def. ) + -s ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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eftsoons

But do not grieve—I shall return eftsoons or thereabouts.

From The Bandbox by Vance, Louis Joseph

And when I had accomplished the task, eftsoons from the field Matali took me of delighted spirits, unto the abode of the lord of the celestials.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

If any echo of doubt concerning his undesirable conspicuousness sounded faintly in Joe's mind, it was silenced eftsoons.

From The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington, Booth

And said, 'I say you sickerly,     There shall no perils that may be     Drive me eftsoons into the sea;     Mine adventure here take will I     Whether it be easeful or angry.'

From English Literature for Boys and Girls by Marshall, H. E. (Henrietta Elizabeth)

There's your chair, he says; "sit in it; supper will be cooked eftsoons: I will dish it in a minute—scrambled eggs and shredded prunes."

From Rippling Rhymes by Mason, Walt