Betwixt
(preposition)
- Between two things or people.
- In the space that separates two things or people.
Origin:
The word "betwixt" is derived from the old english word "betweox" which means between, it is used to indicate a position or relationship that is in between two things or people.
Examples:
- Betwixt joy and sorrow there is a difference.
- He stood betwixt the two opposing sides.
- The store is located betwixt two busy streets.
- Betwixt the truth and a lie, there is a fine line.
- The novel is set betwixt the two world wars.