Mayhap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmeɪhæp/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Mayhap is an adverb meaning (archaic, rare) Maybe; perhaps; possibly; perchance.
Meaning
(archaic, rare) Maybe; perhaps; possibly; perchance.
Example Sentences
I'm one that has spoken to a King, I am: mayhap you'll never see such another […]
"If you're after some money," said the millionaire, "move that cat out of the way." Catweazle shook his head. "Mayhap 'tis a fetch."
Then I heard the rush, the stamping and neighing, of some young mares, pasturing there, as they raced to and fro, bewildered or mayhap only in play.
Who would not adore Mom and admire old Ma Pettigrew? There is one of each on your street, the younger mayhap heading for the tribulations already unmurmuringly borne by the older.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include behappen, chance, happen, paravaunt, paraventure, belikely.
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