"God save the mark" meaning in English

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Interjection

Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)k Head templates: {{en-interj}} God save the mark
  1. (somewhat archaic) Ironic expression of distaste. Tags: archaic Synonyms: God bless the mark
    Sense id: en-God_save_the_mark-en-intj-PgLG04Rk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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