scotlamb
is it ever ok (proper) to use a shorter version of the word "perhaps" to wit: "perhap"?
2011년 4월 8일 오후 6:59
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'Perhap' is the Middle English word (11th to 15th century English) from which the modern day 'perhaps' originated. It came from the latin 'per' meaning 'by' and 'hap' meaning 'chance'. We don't use it anymore but it can be found in Middle English literature.
2011년 4월 8일
I don't know about "perhap" but I remember seeing the word "mayhap" in Shakespeare or something old like that. However, I don't think that was short for "mayhaps," which was probably never a real word. Either way, "mayhap" is not a word anyone uses anymore. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayhap
2011년 4월 8일
Nope. Sounds plain silly.
2011년 4월 8일
No, never.
2011년 4월 8일
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