begad

British

/ bɪˈɡæd /

interjection

archaic an emphatic exclamation

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Etymology

Origin of begad

C18: euphemistic alteration of by God!

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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We've kept ourselves to ourselves, begad!

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The Beacon Bay road, begad!" said M'Cabe; "I didn't think we were so far out of our way.

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