for·sooth /fɝˈsuθ/
(ad.)實在,的確,真的
For·sooth, v. 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, n. A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person. [R.]
You sip so like a forsooth of the city. --B. Jonson.
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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.
forsooth
adv : an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now
usually used to express disbelief