zounds

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(zo̵undz)

interjection

Archaic used to express surprise or anger: a mild oath

Origin: altered < the oath (by) God's wounds

See zounds in American Heritage Dictionary 4

interjection
Used to express anger, surprise, or indignation.

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Origin: Shortening and alteration of God's wounds!

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