betwixt

[ bih-twikst ]

preposition

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

betwixt

/ bɪˈtwɪkst /

preposition

1. archaic.
   another word for between
2. betwixt and between
   in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position

Word History and Origins

Origin of betwixt¹

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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of betwixt¹

Old English betwix ; related to Old High German zwiski two each

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Example Sentences

“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

The city itself has been stuck betwixt and between.

From Seattle Times