prithee

[ prith-ee ]

interjectionArchaic.
  1. please: used to politely introduce a request or command: Prithee, let us come inside.

Origin of prithee

1
First recorded in 1570–80; by shortening and alteration of (I) pray thee

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prithee

/ (ˈprɪðɪ) /


interjection
  1. archaic pray thee; please

Origin of prithee

1
C16: shortened from I pray thee

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