Etymology

by Jove

Today it means: Invocation of the Roman god Jupiter. Full definition →

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  1. Latin · derived frompro
  2. English todayby Jove

From Latin pro Iovem. Ellipsis of a full oath of the form "I swear by Jove that…" Originally a literal oath; later a minced oath.

Words from the same roots

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