intj
Meaning 1
An exclamation of surprise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Near-synonym: lawdamercy
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lawdamercy
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
Lord love a duck
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History
Etymology
Variant of earlier (18th century) Lord love you, God love us, etc (present subjunctive), used as exclamation of exasperation or surprise. The significance of the duck is unknown. Attested from the late 19th century.