ods bodikins
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English
1.1
Alternative forms
1.2
Etymology
1.3
Interjection
1.3.1
See also
English
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Alternative forms
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Gadsbodikins
,
ods bodikin
,
odsbodikins
,
odds bud
,
oddsbud
,
ods bud
,
adsbud
,
'sbodikins
Etymology
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Minced form
of
God
's
bodkins
.
Interjection
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ods
bodikins
(
archaic
,
minced oath
)
A corruption of "God's bodkins", referring to the nails used in the crucifixion. Formerly used in oaths and ejaculatory phrases.
See also
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blimey
bloody
gadzooks
'sblood
'sdeath
'struth
,
strewth
'zounds
,
zounds
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