"certes" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈsɜː.tiːz/ [UK], /ˈsɝ.tiz/ [US]
Etymology: From Middle English certes, from Old French [Term?], from Latin certus (“certain”). Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|certes}} Middle English certes, {{der|en|fro}} Old French [Term?], {{der|en|la|certus||certain}} Latin certus (“certain”) Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} certes (not comparable)
  1. (archaic) Certainly, indeed. Tags: archaic, not-comparable Synonyms: of course, truly, verily Translations (certainly, indeed — see also certainly, indeed): пои́стине (poístine) (Russian)
    Sense id: en-certes-en-adv-Q8J8nvko Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Terms with Russian translations

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