"egad" meaning in English

See egad in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /iːˈɡæd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /iˈɡæd/ [General-American]
Rhymes: -æd Etymology: A modification of by God. Head templates: {{en-interj}} egad
  1. (dated) A mild exclamation of contempt, surprise, outrage, etc. Tags: dated Categories (topical): English minced oaths Synonyms: wow, agad [obsolete], ecod [obsolete]
    Sense id: en-egad-en-intj-3W~Z4GZx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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