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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1560
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Perhappin, adv. [Cf. Paraventur(e, Parcas(e and Parchance and Happin adv.; also Perhap(e and Perhap(p)is and 18th c. Eng. (rare) perhappen (1756).] Perhaps, possibly, conceivably. — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 7554.
Gif I ane ill taill tell … It may perchance siclyke cum to my sell Perhappin war
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