by heaven (also heavens): expressing asseveration or (in weaker use simply) exclamation. Formerly also †fore (also before, on, through) heaven. Cf. by…
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| 释义 | the mind > language > malediction > oaths > [interjection] > religious oaths (referring to God) > (originally) with reference to heaven (3) by heaven (also heavens)c1540 by heaven (also heavens): expressing asseveration or (in weaker use simply) exclamation. Formerly also †fore (also before, on, through) heaven. Cf. by… by the welkin1602 in the asseveration by the welkin. for heaven's sake1631 for heaven's sake (also in heaven's name): expressing entreaty, remonstration, or frustration. |
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