prithee
[ prith-ee ]
/ ˈprɪð i /
interjection Archaic.
please: used to politely introduce a request or command: Prithee, let us come inside.
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Origin of prithee
First recorded in 1570–80; by shortening and alteration of (I) pray thee
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prithee
/ (ˈprɪðɪ) /
interjection
archaic pray thee; please
Word Origin for prithee
C16: shortened from I pray thee
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