prithee

Meanings

• Interjection

  A term of address or supplication in the past form of the verb 'to ask' or 'to pray'.

  - "Prithee, lend me thine ear a while."
  - "Prithee, good sir, canst thou tell me the way to the market?"

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Variants

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prithee

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old English word 'prithee' which means 'I pray thee'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'prithee' is no longer commonly used in modern English.

2. In Middle English, 'prithee' was used as both an interjection and a noun meaning 'request' or 'petition'.

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1. Interjection: A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or is used to gain attention.

2. Old English language: The earliest recorded form of the English language, spoken from the 5th to the 11th century.

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Culture

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In literature, 'prithee' has been used to convey a sense of humility, politeness, or urgency in speech. It has been used extensively in Shakespearean plays and other works of English literature.

How to Memorize "prithee"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person kneeling and making a pleading gesture with their hands while saying 'prithee'. Imagine the situation in which this term would be used, such as asking for directions or seeking help.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prithee' with the concept of humility and politeness. Think of it as a way to ask for something with respect and deference.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'P-R-I-T-H-E-E': 'Please Respectfully Invoke This Humble Entity'.

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