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adv. Archaic
Perhaps; perchance.
n.
Chance or uncertainty; doubt.
[Middle English per aventure, from Old French, by chance : per, through (from Latin; see per) + aventure, chance; see adventure.]
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Stargzer
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Re: peradventure
You mean this does not refer to the tales of Perry and his wanderings?... let-the-puns-begin ...
Regards//Larry
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