soothfast

[ sooth-fast, -fahst ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. based on the truth; true.
2. truthful; veracious.

soothfast

/ ˈsuːθˌfɑːst /

adjective

1. truthful
2. loyal; true

Other Words From

• soothfastly adverb
• soothfastness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of soothfast¹

before 900; Middle English sothfast, Old English sōthfæst. See sooth, fast ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of soothfast¹

from Old English sōthfæst; see sooth , fast ¹

Example Sentences

I care not if the pomps you show Be what they soothfast appear, Or if yon realms in sunset glow Be bubbles of the atmosphere.

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