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

"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

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

These are the maids that wander at eventide in the parks or gardens of the world, or belike in the shady paths of some woodland glade.

From The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere by Coster, Charles de

Ah, "Good Roland," gallants breed not i' the sun; they thrive best belike i' the moonbeams. roland.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

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