adverb
perchance
pur-CHANS/pərˈtʃæns/
Perhaps.
Is that an old friend around the corner, perchance?
Etymology
The pieces mean “by chance”: something may happen without being certain or planned. This makes the phrase a natural way to say “perhaps,” presenting an outcome as merely possible.
In context
what is your will if perchance you should fall in the midst of the fight?” Bambro turned to the others. “If such should be the case, fair sirs, I desire that my Squire Croquart should command.
More examples
- Perchance she has a better idea.
- Is there perchance another way to solve this problem?
- Perchance we'll meet again before the summer ends.