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Forsooth Definition & Meaning

forsooth
adverb
  1. an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now usually used to express disbelief

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What does forsooth mean?
an archaic word originally meaning `in truth' but now usually used to express disbelief
What part of speech is forsooth?
Forsooth is an adverb.

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