belike

[ bih-lahyk ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. very likely; perhaps; probably.

belike

/ bɪˈlaɪk /

adverb

1. archaic.
   perhaps; maybe

Word History and Origins

Origin of belike¹

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 Literature

"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 Literature

Then they said: ‘It is costly silks, belike pearls, thou concealest;’ and he offered the custom on such articles.

From Project Gutenberg

"It was a parcel," replied Mr. Duncan, dubiously; "belike it hid a dozen good stout Latin books, sir."

From Project Gutenberg

"True, and 'tis somewhat in our favour, for you perceive the wind has shifted in the night to west-sou'-west, and belike we can sail close-hauled better than she can."

From Project Gutenberg