Definition of "prithee" [prith•ee]

• Archaic Used to express a polite request. (interjection)

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• "There's no reason why the rest of the country cannot play along, peppering our conversation with -- as the mayor suggested -- phrases such as "prithee" and "fie!" or, if you're at work,"
• "Faith, it awaits down there someplace; prithee let me glimpse again."
• "‘I prithee go and get me some repast; I care not what, so it be wholesome food.’"