"by heavens" meaning in All languages combined

See by heavens on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} by heavens (not comparable)
  1. Synonym of by God. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: by God [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-by_heavens-en-adv-HvVeC2iG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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