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sooth
/suːθ/
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What does sooth mean?
noun
- Alternative form of saunth (“type of chutney”).
More meanings (8)
noun
- (archaic) Truth.
- (obsolete) Augury; prognostication.
- (obsolete) Blandishment; cajolery.
- (obsolete) Reality; fact.
adjective
- (archaic) True.
- (obsolete) Pleasing; delightful; sweet.
adverb
- (archaic) In truth; indeed.
verb
- (obsolete) Obsolete form of soothe.
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IPA pronunciation
/suːθ/
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See this word in context.
But, in good sooth, are you he that hangs the verses on the trees, wherein Rosalind is so admired?
“If she were here,” she would cry, “she would certainly comfort me, and sooth the distraction of my soul.”
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.
Therewith she hurried him on, and her feet seemed never tired, though now, to say sooth, he began to go somewhat heavily.
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.