Between

be-twēn′, Betwixt , be-twikst′, prep. in the middle of two, of space, time, or degree: in the middle or intermediate space, to defend or separate: expre ing reciprocal relation from one to another: by the joint action of two or more persons.— ns. Between′-decks , the space between any two decks of a ship; Between′ity ( rare ), state of being between.— prep. Between′-whiles , at intervals.— Between ourselves , in confidence; Betwixt and between , in a middling position.— To go between , to act as a mediator. [A.S. betwéonum bet weónan — be , and twegen , twa , two, twain.] IMG:c170__Chambers_1908_Bevel_Gear.png_utm_source_en.wiki source.org_utm_campaign_parser_utm_content_thumbnail:Chambers_1908_Bevel_Gear.png-250px-Chambers_1908_Bevel_Gear.png?utm_source=en.wiki source.org _campaign=parser _content=thumbnail