Forsooth /(?)/

For·sooth

Forsooth

adv.
  1. In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously.
    A fit man, forsooth, to govern a realm!
    — Hayward.
    Our old English word forsooth has been changed for the French madam.
    — Guardian.

Forsooth

v. t.
  1. To address respectfully with the term forsooth. [Obs.]
    The captain of the “Charles” had forsoothed her, though he knew her well enough and she him.

Forsooth

n.
  1. A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person. [R.]
    You sip so like a forsooth of the city.