odso

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Etymology[edit]

Euphemistic form of godso.

Interjection[edit]

odso

  1. (obsolete) Expressing surprise or affirmation.
    • 1775, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, The Rivals, II.1:
      Absolute: Ay, Bob, Miss Melville's Mr Faulkland.
      Acres: Odso! She and your father can be but just arrived before me.
    • 1841, Robert Eyres Landor, Earl of Brecon:
      Odso! Thou dost wax great in wisdom day-by-day!