PERCHANCE
possibly, perchance, perhaps, maybe, mayhap, peradventure
(adverb) by chance; “perhaps she will call tomorrow”; “we may possibly run into them at the concert”; “it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time”
perchance, by chance
(adverb) through chance; “To sleep, perchance to dream...”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
perchance (not comparable)
perhaps; by chance
Synonyms
• by any chance
• maybe
• peradventure
• perhaps
• possibly
• mayhap
Source: Wiktionary
Per*chance", adv. Etym: [F. par by (L. per) + chance. See Par, and
Chance.]
Definition: By chance; perhaps; peradventure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition