eftsoons

/ɛftˈsunz/
adverb
  1. Soon afterward; shortly after that time (archaic).
    • The storm passed, and eftsoons the sun broke through the clouds.
    • The knight accepted the quest and eftsoons departed from the castle.
    • She finished her meal and eftsoons set out on her journey.
  2. Again; once more (archaic).
    • The bell tolled, and eftsoons it tolled a second time.
    • The poet wrote a verse, then eftsoons revised it for clarity.
    • He failed the test, but eftsoons he tried with renewed determination.
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