What is well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it 9. Is it thus do you mean what you say -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses So [Colloq.] called?

so — Well; the fact being as stated; -- used as an expletive; as, so the work is done, is it 9. Is it thus do you mean what you say -- with an upward tone; as, do you say he refuses So [Colloq.]. (Webster's 1913.)