Forsooth

Definition of Forsooth

For`sooth´

adv.	1.	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.
v. t.	1.	To address respectfully with the term forsooth. The captain of the "Charles" had forsoothed her, though he knew her well enough and she him. - Pepys.
n.	1.	A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person. You sip so like a forsooth of the city. - B. Jonson.

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