"byrlady" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Blend of by + our + lady Etymology templates: {{blend|en|by|our|lady}} Blend of by + our + lady Head templates: {{en-interj}} byrlady
  1. (obsolete) Used as an exclamation of surprise or anger. Tags: obsolete Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: ber Lady, berlady, birladie, by'r Lady, by'r lady

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