belike

[ bih-lahyk ]

/ bɪˈlaɪk /

very likely; perhaps; probably.

Origin of belike

First recorded in 1525–35; be- + like¹

That were dear to us; and belike thou wouldest bear us children, thou also.

The Water of the Wondrous Isles |William Morris
Belike thou hast no mind to thy father's trade; so choose other than it.

Alaeddin and the Enchanted Lamp |John Payne
Thou seemest a big man, and belike shall be good of thine hands.

The Story of the Glittering Plain |William Morris
You say that to the Excise, Mr. Sedgett; it, belike, 'll make 'em sorry.

Rhoda Fleming, Complete |George Meredith

You may take my word for it, you're unwell; been sleeping in some damp bed, belike.

Shining Ferry |Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

belike

/ (bɪˈlaɪk) /

archaic, or dialect perhaps; maybe