begad
Britishinterjection
Etymology
Origin of begad
C18: euphemistic alteration of by God!
Example Sentences
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But Dunbar sees it, and so does the British public, begad.
From The Message by Brock, H. M. (Henry Matthew)
There was over-many Paythans for our convaynience in the gut, an' begad they called thimselves a Reserve—bein' impident by natur'!
From Soldier Stories by Kipling, Rudyard
“Eh, madam, leave me my prisoners,” he said; “and if you will but join the band, begad, I’ll be happy for life.”
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
I have tried him, Harry; and begad, he knows I am a man not to be trifled with.”
From Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges by Saintsbury, George
“I’m sorry to be such a boor, but I thought you meant some begad tonic.”
From The Mystery of the Green Ray by Le Queux, William
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