Posted by Dave Thewlis on March 10, 1999 at 16:13:54:
In Reply to: The meaning of Bimeby posted by James Smith on March 10, 1999 at 15:21:25:
It is Beche-de-Mer, a form of pigeon English used in the Pacific, and stands
for "by and by", meaning in a while.
An example:
"Short time bimeby mebe, long time bimeby mebe" -- three days to six months
or thereabouts.