betwixt
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Prep — An old-fashioned word for "between."
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Rarely used in modern speech except playfully or in the fixed phrase "betwixt and between."
Etymology
From Old English betweox, from a Germanic root meaning "twofold" — a close relative of "between" and "twin."
Full origin of betwixt →Frequently asked questions
What does “betwixt” mean?
The word “betwixt” means an old-fashioned word for "between.". In plain terms, a poetic or archaic way of saying "between," still surviving in the phrase "betwixt and between" (in an in-between state).
How do you pronounce “betwixt”?
“Betwixt” is pronounced bih-TWIHKST (/bɪˈtwɪkst/ in IPA).
How do you use “betwixt” in a sentence?
Here is “betwixt” used in a sentence: “The cottage sat betwixt two ancient oak trees.”
What part of speech is “betwixt”?
“Betwixt” is a preposition.
Where does the word “betwixt” come from?
The word “betwixt” comes from Old English. From Old English betweox, from a Germanic root meaning "twofold" — a close relative of "between" and "twin.".