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zounds
CIDE DICTIONARY
zounds, interj. [Contracted from God's wounds.].
An exclamation formerly used as an oath, and an expression of anger or wonder. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
zounds, int. archaic expressing surprise or indignation.
Etymology
(God)' s wounds (i.e. those of Christ on the Cross)
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