What does quoth mean?

"Quoth" is an archaic verb meaning "said". It's most commonly used in a literary context, particularly in older works, and often appears in the phrase "quoth he" or "quoth she."

For example:

* "Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore.'" (from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven")

While "said" is more common in modern English, "quoth" adds a bit of an old-fashioned, dramatic flair.