variants or 'twixt
: between
twixt the two extremes

Word History

Etymology

Middle English twix, short for betwix, betwixt

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of twixt was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Twixt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twixt. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

twixt

preposition
variants or 'twixt
Etymology

earlier English twix, short for betwix or betwixt

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