mayhap

American  

[mey-hap, mey-hap] / ˌmeɪˈhæp, ˈmeɪˌhæp /

adverb

Archaic.

1. perhaps.

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mayhap British  

/ ˈmeɪˌhæp /

adverb

1. an archaic word for perhaps

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Etymology

Origin of mayhap

First recorded in 1530–40; short for it may hap

Example Sentences

Indeed, mayhap many of them have much to give?

From Nature • Dec. 15, 2015

If citizens are frugal they will have their garbage collected until Ground Hog Day, and if they are abstemious they may have water until Lincoln's Birthday, mayhap until Washington's.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now it seems, from the sale of these three ships, that the Hamburg-American Line is to go more on its own, that Harriman will concentrate more on his coastwise shipping, mayhap resume his railroad activities.

From Time Magazine Archive

Perhaps, mayhap, you have not heard how our democracy Is inculcating millions with ideals both fine and free .

From Time Magazine Archive

I figured ’twas some personage and mayhap one of the King’s soldiers so I repaired to the house and brought out my gun.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson