"a' God's name" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=a' God's name}} a' God's name
  1. Obsolete form of in God's name. Tags: alt-of, obsolete Alternative form of: in God's name
    Sense id: en-a'_God's_name-en-phrase-wenD-MNi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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