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As with so many words, they get shortened. 'Verily' means the same as 'true'. The meaning is also shorter. It used to mean" so called in the true sense of the word" so the phrase today would translate "Truly_______________"

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Q: What does the phrase 'Verily I sayeth unto you' mean?
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