certes

[ sur-teez ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. certainly; in truth.

certes

/ ˈsɜːtɪz /

adverb

1. archaic.
   with certainty; truly

Word History and Origins

Origin of certes¹

1200–50; Middle English < Old French phrase a certes < Latin *ā certīs, literally, from sure (things); a- ⁴, certain

Word History and Origins

Origin of certes¹

C13: from Old French, ultimately from Latin certus certain

Example Sentences

Certes le capitaine Merveilles et ses gens monstrerent leur pit non vulgaire.

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Certes, you have had as meikle good fortune as if you had been born with a lucky hood on your head.

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Certes that wise man the Duke of Bedford, will keep himself in a fortress with his wife as snug as may be.

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The Romans of old were a very wise people, yet, certes, they placed their faith in such matters.

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And then he cried out still in a very loud voice, "Certes, God hath deserted me entirely."

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