"'nation" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} 'nation
  1. (minced oath, archaic) Clipping of damnation (“expressing annoyance or disappointment”). Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, archaic, clipping Alternative form of: damnation (extra: expressing annoyance or disappointment) Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: 'Nation, nation
    Sense id: en-'nation-en-intj-feT~y1Ur Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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