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holy Moses
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interjection Slang.
(used as an exclamation to express surprise or wonder.)
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Origin of holy Moses
First recorded in 1850–55
Words nearby holy Moses
Holy Joe, Holy Land, holy mackerel, holy Mary, holy moly, holy Moses, Holy Mother, Holy Mysteries, Holyoake, Holy Office, holy of holies
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