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Webster 1913 Edition
Forsooth
For-sooth′
,adv.
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.
For-sooth′
,Verb.
T.
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.
For-sooth′
,Noun.
A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person.
[R.]
You sip so like a
forsooth
of the city. B. Jonson.
Webster 1828 Edition
Forsooth
FORSOOTH'
, adv.In truth; in fact; certainly; very well.
A fit man, forsooth, to govern a realm.
It is generally used in an ironical or contemptuous sense.