used as a mild oath

Word History

Etymology

euphemism for God's wounds

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zounds was in 1592

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Cite this Entry

“Zounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zounds. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

zounds

interjection
used as a mild oath

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