pardi

or par·die, par·dy, per·die

[ pahr-dee ]

adverb, interjectionArchaic.
  1. verily; indeed.

Origin of pardi

1
1200–50; late Middle English pardie,Middle English parde<Old French par De<Latin per Deum by God

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How to use pardi in a sentence

  • And when they have wandered abroad till that be spent, what can they then else do but steal, and then justly, pardy!

  • However, he had rented his paddock to old Pardy for a few months, and that nuisance had his bullocks there.

    From Chart House to Bush Hut | Charles W. L. Bryde
  • I sold the lot to old Pardy for a fiver and paid for my boots, deposit on shares and separator, and exes.

    From Chart House to Bush Hut | Charles W. L. Bryde
  • "Right you are, pardy," was Nick's reply; and then he followed his conductor through the trees toward the fire.

    A Woman at Bay | Nicholas Carter