Definitions for mayhap

mayhap may·hap

Spelling: [mey-hap, mey-hap]
IPA: /ˌmeɪˈhæp, ˈmeɪˌhæp/

Mayhap is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 63 anagrams from letters in mayhap (aahmpy).

Definitions for mayhap

adverb

  1. perhaps.

Origin of mayhap

First recorded in 1530-40; short for it may hap

Examples for mayhap

mayhap, too, the sense of peril itself has its share in the attraction.

If we leave her alone, mayhap she will founder, and then how will the women be saved?

"Why, mayhap there is some other cold fare therein," said the Beggar slyly.

mayhap you think it's you're pint of half-and-half as keeps us all out of the union.

I thought that mayhap it might be as to who should have this feather-bed of thine.

"His wits, mayhap," quoth Canaples with a contemptuous shrug.

“Yet mayhap he might do something for thee, friend Ambrose,” added the armourer.

I will see her to-night with my own eyes, and mayhap be able to read her aright.'

“Master Headley will give us work, mayhap,” said Stephen, turning to Tibble.

"mayhap I am," said the blacksmith, significantly shaking his head.

Word Value for mayhap
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16

Words with friends

16

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