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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.

v. t.
  1. To address respectfully with the term forsooth.

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