• 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.


  • (Archaic interjection) Means truth or tru!

    Forsooth meaning & definition 2 of Forsooth.


  • Meaning indeed, truth, or exactly.

    Forsooth meaning & definition 3 of Forsooth.


  • (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.


  • Indeed (often used ironically or to express surprise or indignation)

    Forsooth meaning & definition 5 of Forsooth.

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