prithee Meaning, Definition & Usage

Prith"ee interjection

Definitions

1. A corruption of pray thee; as, I prithee; generally used without I. = pray (interj.). See I pray, under pray, v.i. Shak.

   What was that scream for, I prithee? L'Estrange.

   Prithee, tell me, Dimple-chin. E. C. Stedman.