Answer: forsooth

AnswerCrossword Clue
FORSOOTHTruly, to Coleridge
FORSOOTHIn truth.
FORSOOTHIndeed, in old days
FORSOOTHIndeed!
FORSOOTH"Truly," old-style
FORSOOTHTruly, to bards
forsoothUsed to give an ironic politeness to questions
forsoothIndeed (often used ironically or to express surprise or indignation)
forsooth(now used in derision or to express disbelief) in truth; in fact; indeed.