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Egad — E*gad , interj. [Euphemistic corruption of the oath, by God. ] An exclamation expressing exultation or surprise, etc. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
egad — 1670s, I gad, a softened oath, second element God, first uncertain; perhaps it represents exclamation ah … Etymology dictionary
egad — [ē gad′] interj. [prob. < oh God] Archaic used as a softened or euphemistic oath … English World dictionary
egad — /i gad , ee gad /, interj. (used as an expletive or mild oath): Egad, I never thought of that! Also, egads /i gadz , ee gadz /. [1665 75; euphemistic alter. of oh God!] * * * … Universalium
EGAD — Excise Goods Accompanying Documents Excise Goods Accompanying Documents (EGAD) Regulations 2002. HM Customs & Revenue Glossary … Financial and business terms
Egad! — int Interjection of surprise. Egad! I didn t expect a clown at my birthday party! 1670s … Historical dictionary of American slang
egad — someone who is a bigot based on ethnic, gender, age, or demographic in other words, a safe way to call anyone a bigot, since it covers most root causes for bigotry What an egad! He/she just eliminated every candidate who s black, Latino, gay,… … Dictionary of american slang
egad — someone who is a bigot based on ethnic, gender, age, or demographic in other words, a safe way to call anyone a bigot, since it covers most root causes for bigotry What an egad! He/she just eliminated every candidate who s black, Latino, gay,… … Dictionary of american slang
egad — /iˈgæd/ (say ee gad) interjection (an expletive or mild oath): egad, that s true. {alteration of A God oh God!} …
egad — or egads interjection Etymology: probably euphemism for oh God Date: 1673 used as a mild oath … New Collegiate Dictionary
egad — interjection a mild exclamation of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration … Wiktionary
