Word for the day forsooth

[Josiah]

OK, you won't be adding this to your active vocabulary because it's entirely archaic and Shakespearean archaic at that. Still it would be fun to drop it into a conversation from time to time to test whether your listeners are paying attention. We've all heard the word before, but I for one didn't know the precise connotation being communicated.

forsooth
[fawr-sooth]


adverb, Archaic.
1. (now used in derision or to express disbelief) in truth; in fact; indeed.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adv. In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously.

 

[hollydolly]

Forsooth my Liege, for I must take leave to endeavour to go about my labours, for without my toiling on this day I will be bereft of bread and water..

 

[Rob]

Gadzooks!! What a mouthful Holly

 

[Ameriscot]

Aye! Holly, had Shakespeare training?

 

[Rob]

Methinks a lady, yclept Holly, doth utter much wordineff.

 

[Vivjen]

I see what you mean, Josiah; I will drop it into the conversation down the pub on Friday...

 

[oakapple]

I see what you mean, Josiah; I will drop it into the conversation down the pub on Friday...

If this is the pub I think it is........... Then I really wouldn't if I were you, Viv !

 

[AZ Jim]

The problem with "dropping into a conversation" is people hearing it think you are using a non-word and are stupid. I admit to the latter but I don't want others to think it.

 

[Vivjen]

I get your point Oakapple; and I don't mind appearing stupid, Jim.....only I know whether I am or not!

 

[lovemylittleboy]

alrighty then