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'sdeath

[ zdeth ]

interjection

, Archaic.
  1. (used as a mild oath).


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Word History and Origins

Origin of 'sdeath1

Euphemistic shortening of God's death; 's 3

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Example Sentences

And the coming easiness of the young one—'Sdeath, 'tis pity to deceive her.

But to go out amongst the mere herd, without a motive, pleasure, or pursuit—'sdeath!

That's all Fighting Attie's palaver; and, 'Sdeath, it has a wonderful way of coming to the point!

Pr'ythee no more hints of poverty: 'tis scandalous; 'sdeath, I would as soon choose to hear a soldier brag as complain.

To triumph would have been no glory; and to have been defeated—'sdeath!

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