noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Obsolete form of plaice (the fish). alt-of, obsolete

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of please. alt-of, alternative, dialectal

   "‘Port, if you plaise,’ says Mr. Goldsmith, laughing."

Synonyms

All synonyms

delightdesirepraypritheesatisfy;

Example

More examples

"‘Port, if you plaise,’ says Mr. Goldsmith, laughing."

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