lawks

/ lɔːks /

interjection

1. an expression of surprise or dismay

Word History and Origins

Origin of lawks¹

C18: variant of Lord!, probably influenced in form by alack

Example Sentences

Charles, who had run up to the nursery during dinner to say so, remarked with a prefatory "Lawks" that wonders would never cease.

From Project Gutenberg

In return to which Miss Corke could find nothing better to say than 'Lawks!'

From Project Gutenberg

The mother died a few days afterwards; the child is our Harry; and I came to ask you—but, good lawks!

From Project Gutenberg