by Jove
Meanings
intj
- Invocation of the Roman god Jupiter.
- minced oath for by God, Jove referring to Jupiter.
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Etymology
From Latin pro Iovem. Ellipsis of a full oath of the form "I swear by Jove that…" Originally a literal oath; later a minced oath.
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