begad
Britishinterjection
Etymology
Origin of begad
C18: euphemistic alteration of by God!
Example Sentences
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He went as red as a turkey-cock, begad, and drew a note on their London agent like a lord, and here I am with the money.
From Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray by Murray, David Christie
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
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 Thackeray, William Makepeace
An audience with the Pope, begad, special, to present an American flag and a thousand pounds.
From The Art of Disappearing by Smith, John Talbot
So it is; and, begad, I believe you're the only soul to remember it.
From Shining Ferry by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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