"bedad" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: From by dad, euphemistic form of by God. Head templates: {{en-interj}} bedad
  1. (dated, chiefly Ireland) by God Tags: Ireland, dated Categories (topical): English minced oaths
    Sense id: en-bedad-en-intj-uwG1IBzS Categories (other): English entries with language name categories using raw markup, Irish English

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