begorra

begorra
interjection Etymology: euphemism for by God Date: 1715 Irish — used as a mild usually jocular oath

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  • begorra — [bɪ gɒrə] exclamation an exclamation of surprise traditionally attributed to the Irish. Origin C19: alt. of by God …   English new terms dictionary

  • begorra — be·gor·ra …   English syllables

  • begorra — int. Ir. by God! Etymology: corrupt …   Useful english dictionary

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