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(1):

(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.

(2):

(v. t.) To address respectfully with the term forsooth.

(3):

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

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Forsooth'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/forsooth.html. 1828.
 
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