
Quoth
Archaic Usage
Quoth is no longer used in everyday conversation, but can be found in historical texts.

Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore.'
Literary Flavor
Using 'quoth' adds an old-fashioned or poetic touch to writing or storytelling.

And then quoth the knight, 'Forsooth, I shall prevail!'
Direct Quotations
'Quoth' introduces a quoted sentence and is often followed by the person or character who spoke.

'I shall return anon,' quoth he.
Compare with
AffirmAnnounceDeclareMentionSaySpeakStateUtter
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