prythee
Americaninterjection
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But prythee, Sancho, peace; and henceforward attend to our matters, and forbear any interference with what doth not concern thee.
From The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
I thank thee, friend; But prythee, tell thy mistress Innocence knows no fear: 'tis for guilty souls To doubt their safety.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Robert Dodsley
I prythee let me bring thee where Crabs grow; And I with my long nails will dig thee Pig-nuts.
From The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare by Henry Nicholson Ellacombe
Now if you will not explain yourself, I cannot understand you; but tell me, prythee, what he means by saying the heart is bound by cruel, spiteful bonds.
From The Heroic Enthusiasts (Gli Eroici Furori) Part the First An Ethical Poem by L. Williams
I prythee, speak more kindly; Why dost thou frown? at whom?
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Robert Dodsley
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