eftsoons

adverb eft·soons \eft-ˈsünz\

Definition of EFTSOONS

archaic

: soon after

See eftsoons defined for kids

Middle English eftsones, alteration of Old English eftsōna, from Old English eft after + sōna soon; akin to Old English æfter after

First Known Use: before 12th century

Next Word in the Dictionary: e.g.Previous Word in the Dictionary: efterAll Words Near: eftsoons

What made you want to look up eftsoons? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears