zounds


zounds

Z0027500 (zoundz)interj. Used to express anger, surprise, or indignation.
[Shortening and alteration of God's wounds!]

zounds

(zaʊndz) or

swounds

interjarchaic a mild oath indicating surprise, indignation, etc[C16: euphemistic shortening of God's wounds]

zounds

(zaʊndz)

interj. Archaic. (used as a mild oath.) [1590–1600; variant of 'swounds, for God's wounds]