Forsooth /(?)/
For·sooth
Forsooth
adv.
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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!
Our old English word forsooth has been changed for the French madam.
Forsooth
v. t.
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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.
Forsooth
n.
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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.