forsooth

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for forsooth

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forsooth : නිසැකවම

forsooth : සැබැවින්ම

forsooth definition

Adverb. In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously.

Transitive verb. To address respectfully with the term forsooth.

Noun. A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person.