adv. [ AS. forsōð; for, prep. + sōð sooth, truth. See For, prep., and Sooth. ] In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously. [ 1913 Webster ]
A fit man, forsooth, to govern a realm! Hayward. [ 1913 Webster ]
Our old English word forsooth has been changed for the French madam. Guardian. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To address respectfully with the term forsooth. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The captain of the “Charles” had forsoothed her, though he knew her well enough and she him. Pepys. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
You sip so like a forsooth of the city. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]