"by Jupiter" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

Etymology: From Latin pro Iuppiter. Ellipsis of a full oath of the form "I swear by Jupiter that…". Originally a literal oath; later a minced oath. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|pro}} Latin pro Head templates: {{en-interj}} by Jupiter
  1. (obsolete, Classics) Invocation of the Roman god Jupiter. Tags: obsolete Synonyms: wow, dammit Related terms: by Jove
    Sense id: en-by_Jupiter-en-intj-amJXBThS
  2. (dated, chiefly British) Minced oath for by God. Tags: British, dated
    Sense id: en-by_Jupiter-en-intj-TVqIGF-q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English minced oaths, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 56 Disambiguation of English minced oaths: 14 86 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 19 81 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 31 69
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