Etymology

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Today it means: An exclamation of excitement, surprise, shock etc.; oh my God Full definition →

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The story

An abbreviation of oh my God, although sometimes glossed using minced oaths to avoid offense. In its first attestation, also intended as a punning reference to the Order of St Michael and St George.

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