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sooth

/suːθ/

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What does sooth mean?

noun

  1. Alternative form of saunth (“type of chutney”).
More meanings (8)

noun

  1. (archaic) Truth.
  2. (obsolete) Augury; prognostication.
  3. (obsolete) Blandishment; cajolery.
  4. (obsolete) Reality; fact.

adjective

  1. (archaic) True.
  2. (obsolete) Pleasing; delightful; sweet.

adverb

  1. (archaic) In truth; indeed.

verb

  1. (obsolete) Obsolete form of soothe.

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IPA pronunciation

/suːθ/

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But, in good sooth, are you he that hangs the verses on the trees, wherein Rosalind is so admired?
William ShakespeareThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareProject Gutenberg ebook #100
“If she were here,” she would cry, “she would certainly comfort me, and sooth the distraction of my soul.”
Mrs. RowsonCharlotte TempleProject Gutenberg ebook #171
More book examples (3)
And those that have been in those countries and in the great Chan’s household know well that I say sooth.
John, Sir MandevilleThe Travels of Sir John MandevilleProject Gutenberg ebook #782
Therewith she hurried him on, and her feet seemed never tired, though now, to say sooth, he began to go somewhat heavily.
William MorrisThe Well at the World's End: A TaleProject Gutenberg ebook #169
For sooth to seyn, he lost held every wight But-if he were in loves heigh servyse, I mene folk that oughte it been of right.
Geoffrey ChaucerTroilus and CriseydeProject Gutenberg ebook #257