Begod

/bɪˈɡɑːd/ exclamation

An archaic exclamation or oath, possibly a euphemistic alteration of 'by God' or a corruption of 'begorra'.

Likely from by God with sound changes, or possibly from Irish English. Related to 'begorra' and other archaic oaths. May be a back-formation or corruption.

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