Forsooth
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In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as anexpression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now usedironically or contemptuously.A fit man, forsooth, to govern a realm! Hayward.Our old English word forsooth has been changed for the French madam.Guardian.
Forsooth meaning & definition 1 of Forsooth.
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(Archaic interjection) Means truth or tru!
Forsooth meaning & definition 2 of Forsooth.
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Meaning indeed, truth, or exactly.
Forsooth meaning & definition 3 of Forsooth.
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(Adverb)
For real. Really. Truly.
(Paired with different punctuations to express a wide range of expressions ranging from strong affirmation to ironic disbelief. See [fer real], and indeed)
Origin:
“For”, [Old English] word for For “[Sooth]”, Old English word of Germanic origin meaning, “true, genuine, or real.”Forsooth meaning & definition 4 of Forsooth.
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Indeed (often used ironically or to express surprise or indignation)
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