Gadsbud

//ɡædˈzbʌd// intj

intj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    An expression of surprise, shock, pleasure etc. obsolete

    "Don Jer. Gadsbud, and a great fortune! Ferdinand, you are a prudent young rogue, and I forgive you: and, ifecks, you are a pretty little damsel. Give your father-in-law a kiss, you smiling rogue!"

Synonyms

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blimeybloody hellbloody norablow me tightblow me upbutter my butt and call me a biscuit

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"Don Jer. Gadsbud, and a great fortune! Ferdinand, you are a prudent young rogue, and I forgive you: and, ifecks, you are a pretty little damsel. Give your father-in-law a kiss, you smiling rogue!"

Etymology

Uncertain, either a contraction of God’s blood, or of God’s body

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