By jupiter

intj

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    Invocation of the Roman god Jupiter. obsolete

    "I see how it is with you. You are mad, / Stark mad, by Jupiter!"

  2. 2
    Minced oath for by God. British, dated

    "Away! By Jupiter, / This shall not be revoked!"

Etymology

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

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