Forsooth
Forsooth , adverb
[Anglo-Saxon forsōe; for, prep. + sōe sooth, truth. See For, prep., and Sooth.]
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!
Our old English word forsooth has been changed for the French madam.
Forsooth , transitive verb
To address respectfully with the term forsooth. [Obsolete]
The captain of the “Charles” had forsoothed her, though he knew her well enough and she him.
Forsooth , noun
A person who used forsooth much; a very ceremonious and deferential person. [Rare]
You sip so like a forsooth of the city.