intj
prithee
PRIH-thee
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An old-fashioned way of saying "please," used to soften a request or question.
"Prithee, tell me what troubles you so."
How to Use Prithee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic, poetic way of saying "please" — you'll mostly see it in old plays or deliberately old-fashioned writing today.
When to use it
Archaic; used today mainly for humorous or theatrical effect, not in normal speech.
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Etymology
A contraction of "I pray thee" — an archaic way of politely asking someone to do something.