zounds

[ zoundz ]

interjectionArchaic.
  1. (used as a mild oath.)

Origin of zounds

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; variant of 'swounds

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British Dictionary definitions for zounds

zounds

swounds (zwaʊndz, zaʊndz)

/ (zaʊndz) /


interjection
  1. archaic a mild oath indicating surprise, indignation, etc

Origin of zounds

1
C16: euphemistic shortening of God's wounds

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