by jings

interjection

by God.

Meanings

interjection
  1. datedminced oathby God.

    ‘By jings, it’s bonzer fun; better’n motor-cars any day.’

    1936, Norman Lindsay, The Flyaway Highway, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 24
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APA

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Chicago

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