certes
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of certes
1200–50; Middle English < Old French phrase a certes < Latin *ā certīs, literally, from sure (things); see a- 4, certain
Example Sentences
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Nay, certes, I will have nought to do therewith.
From Tales from the Old French by Various
The knight loved it much, and certes, he would not part with it for any treasure; long had the folk of that land seen it in his possession.
From Tales from the Old French by Various
Mark ye," quoth Sir John Hacket to his squire, "yonder sly fox is on no lawful errand, and, certes, 'twill go hard with him if he plays the traitor with our Prince.
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
Never has tumbler done such a feat, and, certes, it is not bad.
From Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends by Eugene Mason
As for Her Highness, certes, it is not needed that I should proclaim her qualities.
From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by J. Fenimore Cooper
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