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egad

American  
[ih-gad, ee-gad] / ɪˈgæd, iˈgæd /
Also egads

interjection

  1. (used as an expletive or mild oath).

    Egad, I never thought of that!
egad British  
/ ɪˈɡæd, iːˈɡæd /

interjection

  1. archaic a mild oath or expression of surprise

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Etymology

Origin of egad

First recorded in 1665–75; euphemistic alteration of oh God!

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