Sooth

Definition of Sooth

Pronunciation: sŌth

a.;	1.	True; faithful; trustworthy. The sentence [meaning] of it sooth is, out of doubt. - Chaucer. That shall I sooth (said he) to you declare. - Spensser.
	2.	Pleasing; delightful; sweet. The soothest shepherd that ever piped on plains. - Milton. With jellies soother than the creamy curd. - Keats.
n.	1.	Truth; reality. The sooth it this, the cut fell to the knight. - Chaucer. In sooth, I know not why I am so sad. - Shak. In good sooth, Its mystery is love, its meaninng youth. - Longfellow.
	2.	Augury; prognostication. The soothe of birds by beating of their wings. - Spenser.
	3.	Blandishment; cajolery.

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