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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The Duchess of Lincoln's task was certes no easy one, since it involved the keeping in order of a very attractive, pleasure-loving, highly unruly little flock.
From The Tangled Skein by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
For certes swich sorwe werketh to the deeth of the soule and of the body also; for therof comth, that a man is anoyed of his owene lyf.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
If you have patience, and believe what I say, certes, you have but to make plaint as I have done, and you will soon be able to attain your desire.
From The Book of the Duke of True Lovers by Pisan, Christin? de
Well, well; no doubt you know best, and, certes, now you remind me, she did turn cold and distant when I spoke of your coming.
From The Lady of the Mount by Isham, Frederic Stewart
No longer young, with but little taste in ornament and dress, and certes quite unversed in all those wiles, which might have drawn this brilliant butterfly into her net.
From The Tangled Skein by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
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