methinks

impersonal verb

me·​thinks mi-ˈthiŋ(k)s How to pronounce methinks (audio)
past methought mi-ˈthȯt How to pronounce methinks (audio)
archaic
: it seems to me

Word History

Etymology

Middle English me thinketh, from Old English mē thincth, from (dative of ic I) + thincth seems, from thyncan to seem — more at i, think

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of methinks was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Methinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methinks. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

methinks

impersonal verb
me·​thinks mi-ˈthiŋ(k)s How to pronounce methinks (audio)
past methought -ˈthȯt How to pronounce methinks (audio)
archaic
: it seems to me
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