ods bodikins

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Minced oath of God's bodkinss, referring to the holy nails used in the crucifixion of Jesus.

Interjection

ods bodikins

  1. (archaic) An expression of surprise or amazement.
    Coordinate terms: blimey, bloody, gadzooks, 'sblood, 'sdeath, 'struth, strewth, 'zounds, zounds
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