zounds
Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etcExpressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.
/zuːndz/
Meaning
1 senses(dated)Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.
Origin
Minced form of God's wounds, with reference to the wounds from Christ's crucifixion. CompaMinced form of God's wounds, with reference to the wounds from Christ's crucifixion. Compare strewth, blimey, gadzooks, 'sblood, crikey.
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