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In 'Romeo and Juliet' what does the word forsooth mean?

Question #719. Asked by Amanda.
Last updated Sep 12 2021.

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It means in truth, no doubt or indeed.

link http://www.thefreedictionary.com/forsooth

Apr 05 2000, 11:21 PM
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Something akin to "indeed."

The Nurse is present, but says only "Ay, forsooth" when Capulet asks if Juliet has gone to Friar Laurence.

link https://www.poetrynook.com/poem/romeo-and-juliet-act-4

link http://onlinedictionary.datasegment.com/word/forsooth
Response last updated by satguru on Sep 12 2021.
Jan 13 2008, 9:38 PM
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