EGAD

Etymology

Interjection

egad

(UK, dated) a mild exclamation of surprise, contempt, outrage, etc.

Synonyms

• (expression of surprise): See Thesaurus:wow

Anagrams

• Gade, aged, agèd, gade

Source: Wiktionary


E*gad", interj. Etym: [Euphemistic corruption of the oath, "by God."]

Definition: An exclamation expressing exultation or surprise, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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