ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Prithee

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹɪði/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Prithee is an interjection meaning (archaic) please; used to make a question or request more polite or more forceful.

Meaning

(archaic) please; used to make a question or request more polite or more forceful.

Example Sentences

What tidings send our scouts? I prithee, speak.
But tell me, stranger, I prithee say, does my old master's heir Still breathe this vital air?

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include beg, godspeed, luck, please, thee, beseechment.

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