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Egad

Egad \E*gad"\, interj. [Euphemistic corruption of the oath, ``by God.''] An exclamation expressing exultation or surprise, etc.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
egad

1670s, I gad, a softened oath, second element God, first uncertain; perhaps it represents exclamation ah.

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egad

interj. (context UK dated English) a mild exclamation of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.

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EGAD

EGAD may refer to:

  • Embryonic GAD, the GAD25 and GAD44 forms of the enzyme glutamate decarboxylase.
  • the ICAO code for Newtownards Airport in Northern Ireland.

Usage examples of "egad".

Yes, egad, you were something to be saved,--that was all that was necessary.