belike

American  

[bih-lahyk] / bɪˈlaɪk /

adverb

Archaic.

1. very likely; perhaps; probably.

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belike British  

/ bɪˈlaɪk /

adverb

1. archaic perhaps; maybe

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Etymology

Origin of belike

First recorded in 1525–35; be- + like ¹

Example Sentences

When I look at the quiet forest I wonder what it will belike to live there, to build houses and create a settlement.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

"But we'll have time enough for - that. You'll be wanting to sleep beneath my roof, belike, and eat me out of pigs."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

I know not even if he be of high kindred, and belike he will go hence suddenly, and I shall be left unhappy.

From Tales from the Old French by Various

This man was likely, then, belike, to do such a deed with a knife which he was not able to grasp.

From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John

Your own bard will sing your own valour, belike?

From Andromache A Play in Three Acts by Murray, Gilbert