Etymology

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Today it means: my God! An expression of surprise. Full definition →

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From early-modern Dutch magtig, today machtig or mighty. "eene magtige vloot..." "a mighty fleet..." - (1752) Jan Wagenaar Vaderlandsche Historie. Deel 7

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