betwixt

Definition of betwixtnext
as in between
old-fashioned + literary in the space separating two things or people took a seat betwixt two other passengers

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between
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  • The ship was effectively under siege for months as the Chinese Civil War between communist and nationalist forces raged on.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The rooms There are 217 rooms located between the 36th and 42nd floors, including 29 suites.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Betwixt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betwixt. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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