blood and ouns
An archaic English exclamation derived from 'blood and wounds,' historically used to express surprise or frustration.
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Definition
C2Historical Language
(archaic, dialectal, mildly blasphemous)An old-fashioned expression of surprise or frustration, referencing the wounds of Christ in a less explicit manner.
Example
- In medieval texts, characters might exclaim 'blood and ouns' to show their astonishment or displeasure.
- James Joyce's 'Ulysses' includes the phrase 'blood and ouns' as part of a parody.
Similar
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