mayhap

Definition

Maybe; perhaps; possibly; perchance.

Etymology

From the phrase “it may hap”.

Example Sentences

• "I'm one that has spoken to a King, I am: mayhap you'll never see such another […]"
• "Then I heard the rush, the stamping and neighing, of some young mares, pasturing there, as they raced to and fro, bewildered or mayhap only in play."
• ""If you're after some money," said the millionaire, "move that cat out of the way." Catweazle shook his head. "Mayhap 'tis a fetch.""