Forsooth — Defs

01 adv. In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironicall…

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In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously.
“A fit man, forsooth, to govern a realm!” — Hayward.

“Our old English word forsooth has been changed for the French madam.” — Guardian.

02 v. t. To address respectfully with the term forsooth.

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To address respectfully with the term forsooth.[Obs.]
“The captain of the “Charles” had forsoothed her, though he knew her well enough and she him.” — Pepys.

03 n. A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person.

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A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person.[R.]
“You sip so like a forsooth of the city.” — B. Jonson.