In expressions (mainly in the possessive) such as by Cod's nails, Cods (also Cod's) my life, etc. Also in elliptical use as Cods.
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| 释义 | the mind > language > malediction > oaths > [noun] > religious oaths (referring to God) (17) Coda1500 In expressions (mainly in the possessive) such as by Cod's nails, Cods (also Cod's) my life, etc. Also in elliptical use as Cods. Gadc1500 In formulaic oaths and exclamations, used to express strong feeling or to affirm the truth of a statement. Esp. in by Gad (cf. by God at god, n. int.p… cots1526 A euphemistic substitute for: God's. Cuds1607 A euphemistic substitute for God's, in oaths and exclamations. gara1616 = Gad, n.2 Cuts1671 A deformation of God's. dad1674 In oaths and asseverations: = god, n. Frequently in expressions with verbs and corresponding adjectives, as dad fetch me, dad burn it, dad-gummed… cops1693 A euphemistic substitute for ‘God's’ in certain exclamatory formulae; cf. cock, n.6 bob1823 A euphemistic substitute for God in asseverative or exclamatory formulae. Subcategories:— referring to the devil or hell (6) — other religious oaths (2) |
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