interj.
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Whew, Wheugh, hwū, interj. expressing wonder or dismay.—n. a whistling sound noting astonishment.—v.i. to utter such a sound.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Tally-ho, tal′i-hō, interj. the huntsman's cry betokening that a fox has gone away: a four-in-hand pleasure-coach.—v.t. to urge on, as hounds.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Eh, ā, interj. expressing inquiry or slight surprise.—v.i. to say 'Eh.'
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
Faugh, faw, interj. an exclamation of contempt or disgust.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
Zounds, zowndz, interj. an exclamation of anger and astonishment.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
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