meaning of forsooth
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.
2. To address respectfully with the term forsooth.
3. A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person.
4. an archaic word originally meaning `in truth but now usually used to express disbelief
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