forsooth

forsooth has 4 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 8.

Definitions

• 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.
• v. t.. To address respectfully with the term forsooth.
• n.. A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person.
• adv.. an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now usually used to express disbelief