"crivvens" meaning in Scots

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Interjection

Forms: crivens [alternative]
Etymology: From earlier criffins, a euphemistic alteration of Christ fend us. Attested from the late 19th century. Head templates: {{head|sco|intj}} crivvens
  1. an exclamation of surprise
    Sense id: en-crivvens-sco-intj-kFDVWU9F Categories (other): Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Scots entries with incorrect language header
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