FORSOOTH


Meaning of FORSOOTH in English

/ fəˈsuːθ; NAmE fərˈ-/ adverb

( old use or humorous ) used to emphasize a statement, especially in order to show surprise

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WORD ORIGIN

Old English forsōth (from for + sooth genuine, true , of Germanic origin).

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