dictionary help| forsooth | medical dictionary |
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)
Origin: AS. Forsoo; for, prep. + soo sooth, truth. See For, prep, and Sooth.
(01 Mar 1998)
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