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Corruption of betwixt and between. Alternatively: derived from Low German "twiete" (alley)
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Today it means: a narrow path between two walls or hedges, especially on hills. For example, small alleyways leading between two buildings to courtyards, streets, or open areas behind. Full definition →
Corruption of betwixt and between. Alternatively: derived from Low German "twiete" (alley)
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.