Bethinking

/bɪˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of bethink; the act of remembering or recalling something.

Etymology

Present participle form of bethink using the '-ing' suffix.

Kelly Says

In Shakespeare's plays, 'bethinking' appears in moments of sudden realization—'But, bethinking me of better days, methinks...'—where it carries a wistful, reflective quality that simple 'thinking' couldn't match.

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