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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If't be, then, certes, he hath made a grievous error; for he went to Guienne, hoping to return speedily with much booty.
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
And it ofttimes happened to me thus, but, certes, I persevered not when I was in her presence.
From The Book of the Duke of True Lovers by Christin? de Pisan
Presently We'll sow it thick enough with graves as green Or greener certes, than its knowledge-tree.
From The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Vol. I by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
"No, certes, that will I not, sir priest," saith he.
From Tales from the Old French by Various
I woot wel ther is degree above degree, as reson is; and skile it is that men do hir devoir ther-as is due; but certes, extorciouns and despit of youre underlinges is dampnable.”
From Chaucer and His Times by Grace E. Hadow
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