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Grammar : Adv, noun

Definition of cert

Origin : colloquial abbreviation of certain or certainty, attested from 1889.

As in certainly : adv without doubt
As in sure thing : noun certain thing

Example sentences :

"Cert'nly," said Dick impulsively, and preparing to take a graceful leave.
Extract from : « Devil's Ford » by Bret Harte

It was a cert', beyond any doubt, Somebody's darling had just come out.
Extract from : « A Yeoman's Letters » by P. T. Ross

If we had a chance—and we had—of getting our Flannels last year, why isn't it a cert.
Extract from : « The Hill » by Horace Annesley Vachell

The town of Cert in the district of Castello Branco now has some 5000 inh.
Extract from : « Four Plays of Gil Vicente » by Gil Vicente

My, but you're cert'nly the quick actor when it comes to thinking.
Extract from : « William Adolphus Turnpike » by William Banks

"You are a darlin' child, cert'in," said grandma, looking fondly after her.
Extract from : « The Pansy Magazine, May 1886 » by Various

Cert, bobbed the accommodating operator, handing it to Ralph.
Extract from : « Ralph, the Train Dispatcher » by Allen Chapman

They are difficult to find, but this is a cert, a real cert; let me come on board.
Extract from : « The Second String » by Nat Gould

"Why, cert'nly," declared Silk, pointing at one of the cards.
Extract from : « Sergeant Silk the Prairie Scout » by Robert Leighton

"Why, cert'nly," he smiled, returning the pistol to its holster.
Extract from : « Sergeant Silk the Prairie Scout » by Robert Leighton

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