Although recent etymology has added "
-s" to this word, Mayhap is actually a 16th century term meaning perhaps or
perchance. It is actually a
derivative of the phrase "may happen" and not a portmanteau of "maybe" and "perhaps".
"I really enjoyed our date. Mayhap I will
see you again?"
John has had a cold for nearly a week. Mayhap
'tis time to go to the doctor.