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Sooth (s&oomacr_;th), a.; also adv. [Compar. Soother (s&oomacr_;th&etilde_;r); superl. Soothest.] [OE. soth, AS. sōð, for sanð; akin to OS. sōð, OHG. sand, Icel. sannr, Sw. sann, Dan. sand, Skr. sat, sant, real, genuine, present, being; properly p. pr. from a root meaning, to be, Skr. as, L. esse; also akin to Goth. sunjis true, Gr. 'eteos, Skr. satya. √9. Cf. Absent, Am, Essence, Is, Soothe, Sutee.] 1. True; faithful; trustworthy. [Obs. or Scot.]
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The sentence [meaning] of it sooth is, out of doubt.
Chaucer.
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That shall I sooth (said he) to you declare.
Spensser.
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2. Pleasing; delightful; sweet. [R.]
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The soothest shepherd that ever piped on plains.
Milton.
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With jellies soother than the creamy curd.
Keats.
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