parde Meaning, Definition & Usage

Par*de", Par*die" adverb ∨ interjection (Also<

• Parde
• Pardie

)

Etymology

F. pardi, for par Dieu by God.

Definitions

1. Certainly; surely; truly; verily; -- originally an oath. Written also pardee, pardieux, perdie, etc. Obs.

   He was, parde, an old fellow of yours. Chaucer.