by my faith

interjection

I swear.

Meanings

interjection
  1. archaicobsoleteI swear.

    Who, I rob? I a thief? not I, by my faith.

    c. 1597, William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part I, act I, scene II
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APA

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Chicago

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