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by Jove

intj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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intj

Meaning 1

Invocation of the Roman god Jupiter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Qualifier: Classics

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Antonyms: none provided

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intj

Meaning 2

minced oath for by God, Jove referring to Jupiter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: British, dated

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History

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.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Cornish: re Jovyn — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis
  • French: par Jupin — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis
  • French: parbleu — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis
  • German: bei Jupiter — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis
  • German: potztausend — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis
  • German: potzblitz — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis
  • German: potz Blitz — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis
  • Irish: dar Donn — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis
  • Irish: dar lia — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis
  • Italian: per Giove — exclamation indicating surprise or emphasis