forsooth | (ฟอร์ซูธ') adv. ตามความจริง, จริง ๆ |
forsooth | (adv) ตามความจริง, เป็นจริง, แท้จริง, จริงๆ |
forsooth |
forsooth | (adv) an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now usually used to express disbelief |
Forsooth | 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 ] |
Forsooth | 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 ] |
Forsooth | 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 ] |