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〜やもしれない: might; may
N1 · 12 Inference and judgment
A formal, slightly old-style version of かもしれない.
Plain form + やもしれない (dictionary form, past form). Written, rare in conversation. Also やもしれぬ. Same meaning as かもしれない but gives a literary or dramatic tone. Do not use it in casual talk.
Examples
明日は、雪が降るやもしれない。
It may snow tomorrow.
この計画は、失敗に終わるやもしれぬ。
This plan may end in failure.