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† ˈjernie, int. Obs.
[a. F. jerni, jarni, shortened form of jarnidieu, corruption of je renie Dieu I renounce God.]
Used as a profane oath. Hence † jernie v. intr., to utter this oath.
1678Otway Friendship in F. v. i, Jernie what a Bush of Bryars and Thorns is here? a1680Butler Rem. (1759) I. 84 Although he Iernie and blaspheme, When they miscarry, Heav'n and them. |