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begad

/ bɪˈɡæd /

interjection

  1. archaic,  an emphatic exclamation

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of begad1

C18: euphemistic alteration of by God!
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But I wouldn't lay against him, no, begad!

He talked of a compromise, begad! of meeting on friendly terms, of the Lord knows what; fairly addling one, taking one's breath away with his audacity.

"Why, begad?" the Squire exclaimed, staring at him.

We've kept ourselves to ourselves, begad!

Not I, begad,” and he clenched his sentence with an ugly expletive.

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