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begad

British

/ bɪˈɡæd /

interjection

archaic an emphatic exclamation

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Etymology

Origin of begad

C18: euphemistic alteration of by God!

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begad

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

From Ovington's Bank by Stanley J. Weyman

I hope you've sown 'em; I hope you've sown 'em, begad!

From A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy by William Makepeace Thackeray

And begad, I don’t wonder at it!” he wound up, ogling Flora with an insolent stare.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson

But the times are changed now—there's a run upon literature—clever fellows get into the best houses in town, begad!

From A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy by William Makepeace Thackeray

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 Rudyard Kipling

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