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Definition of prithee in English: pritheeexclamation ˈprɪðiːˈprɪði archaic Please (used to convey a polite request) prithee, Jack, answer me honestly Example sentencesExamples - This is seen in the quote: ‘Nay, I prithee put on this gown and this beard; make him believe thou are Sir Topas the curate; do it quickly.’
- Give thou me, I prithee, a break, forsooth.
- Another boy across the room read the line of the Duke, ‘Ay; prithee, sing.‘
- And prithee pretty maiden, will you tell me pray, what do you do to afford this most expensive meal?
- What, prithee, is this all about?
Synonyms please, if you please, if you would be so good, if you wouldn't mind, have the goodness to, pray
Origin Late 16th century: abbreviation of I pray thee. Definition of prithee in US English: pritheeexclamationˈpriT͟Hēˈprɪði archaic Please (used to convey a polite request) prithee, Jack, answer me honestly Example sentencesExamples - And prithee pretty maiden, will you tell me pray, what do you do to afford this most expensive meal?
- This is seen in the quote: ‘Nay, I prithee put on this gown and this beard; make him believe thou are Sir Topas the curate; do it quickly.’
- What, prithee, is this all about?
- Give thou me, I prithee, a break, forsooth.
- Another boy across the room read the line of the Duke, ‘Ay; prithee, sing.‘
Synonyms please, if you please, if you would be so good, if you wouldn't mind, have the goodness to, pray
Origin Late 16th century: abbreviation of I pray thee. |