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Minced oath of God's bodkins, referring to the holy nails used in the crucifixion of Jesus.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Today it means: An expression of surprise or amazement. Full definition →
Today it means: An expression of surprise or amazement. Full definition →
Minced oath of God's bodkins, referring to the holy nails used in the crucifixion of Jesus.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.