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soothfast
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soothfast, a. [Sooth + fast, that is, fast or firm with respect to truth.].
Firmly fixed in, or founded upon, the thruth; true; genuine; real; also, truthful; faithful. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
"Why do not you . . . bear leal and soothfast evidence in her behalf, as ye may with a clear conscience!" [1913 Webster]
soothfast, adv.
Soothly; really; in fact. [1913 Webster]
"I care not if the pomps you show
Be what they soothfast appear." [1913 Webster]
Be what they soothfast appear." [1913 Webster]
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