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单词 lawsy
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Definition of lawsy in English:

lawsy

exclamation ˈlɔːzi
US informal
  • Expressing surprise, emphasis, dismay, etc.; = "lord".

noun ˈlɔːzi
US informal
  • Used for ‘Lord’ in various phrases, especially "lawsy mercy" and variants.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Harper's Magazine. Euphemistic alteration of lordy, after laws and perhaps also after -sy.

 
 

Definition of lawsy in US English:

lawsy

exclamationˈlɔːzi
US informal
  • Expressing surprise, emphasis, dismay, etc.; = "lord".

nounˈlɔːzi
US informal
  • Used for ‘Lord’ in various phrases, especially "lawsy mercy" and variants.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Harper's Magazine. Euphemistic alteration of lordy, after laws and perhaps also after -sy.

 
 
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