"zooterkins" meaning in All languages combined

See zooterkins on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

Etymology: Embellished form of zounds, gadzooks. Reputedly from the 17th century. Head templates: {{en-interj}} zooterkins
  1. (obsolete or humorous) Blimey! Tags: humorous, obsolete Categories (topical): English minced oaths
    Sense id: en-zooterkins-en-intj-Oro4-fAN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "1993, Judith French, Fortune's Mistress, page 71:",
          "text": "They hold us all to be heretics.\" \"Zooterkins.\"",
          "type": "quote"
        },
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          "ref": "2003, Gloria Harchar, Kissed by Magic, page 21:",
          "text": "Allegro seemed shocked. \"Zooterkins! What has happened to this era of young folk?\"",
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        {
          "text": "6/8/2008, The Medway Handyman (username), \"Re:Timber basics article\", uk.d-i-y\nAh. Someone else with a love of English!\nZooterkins!"
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