mayhap

[ mey-hap, mey-hap ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. perhaps.

mayhap

/ ˈmeɪˌhæp /

adverb

1. an archaic word for perhaps

Word History and Origins

Origin of mayhap¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mayhap¹

C16: shortened from it may hap

Example Sentences

If he can’t get food he’s bound to look for it, and mayhap he may chance to light on a butcher’s shop in time.

From Literature

Here's a thought: mayhaps "Birds of Prey" was made for the decently sizable demographic of non-internet perverts?

From Salon

“True, Jess, neither would I. But mayhap he has vital information, otherwise why would he drag himself ’ere in this state?”

From Literature

It featured the welcome return of the vast majority of the regular cast, greyer round the temples mayhaps but still capable of turning the air blue.

From The Guardian

And mayhap we can cover young Robin to keep him dry.”

From Literature