"by George" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: "By (God and Saint) George" is an old English oath invoked immediately before charging into battle as late as World War I. A version of the oath can be found in Shakespeare's Henry VI (part I), written circa 1589 and set in 1431. Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} by George (not comparable)
  1. (minced oath) By God!: expressing wonderment, zeal. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: wow Related terms: minced oath

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