Australian English Meaning of forsooth

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Definitions and Meaning of forsooth in English

Wordnet

forsooth (r)

an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now usually used to express disbelief

Webster

forsooth (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.

Webster

forsooth (v. t.)

To address respectfully with the term forsooth.

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forsooth (n.)

A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person.

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forsooth

an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now usually used to express disbeliefIn truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expressio

actually,frankly,honestly,indeed,really,definitely,admittedly,As a matter of fact,certainly,in reality

No antonyms found.

forsook => deserted, forslugge => forslugge, forslow => slow down, forslouthe => laziness, forslack => lazy,