quoth

/kwoʊθ/
verb
  1. Said (used in old or humorous writing, always before the speaker's name).
    • ‘You are mistaken,’ quoth he, with a sly grin.
    • 'I will not go,' quoth the old man, shaking his head.
    • 'A fine day,' quoth the raven, perched upon the gate.
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