I. verb (pleased; pleasing) see: fluke
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction, like , wish , to have the kindness , transitive verb to give pleasure to ; gratify , to be the will or pleasure of , pleaser noun
II. adverb
Date: 1667
1. — used as a function word to express politeness or emphasis in a request
2. — used as a function word to express polite affirmation
3. — used as a function word to express scornful disagreement, disapproval, or disbelief