prithee

interjection

prith·ee ˈpri-t͟hē -thē

archaic

—used to express a wish or request

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Etymology

alteration of (I) pray thee

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circa 1560, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prithee was circa 1560

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prithee

interjection

prith·ee ˈprit͟h-ē ˈprith-

archaic

—used to express a wish or request

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