Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'sblood

/zblʌd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: 's-blood
IPA: /zblʌd/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An exclamation formerly used as an oath, and an expression of anger or wonder.

Archaic

Example Sentences

"'Sblood, I would my face were in your belly."
""'Sblood, do you think I am easier to be played on than a pipe?""
""S'blood; does that astonish you?""

Etymology

Minced form of God's blood. Primarily from the Middle Ages up to the early modern era, and to a rare extent today, people would curse on God's or Christ's body parts rather than breaking the Second Commandment (not to use the Lord's name in vain oaths). In this case, the exclamation refers to Christ's blood shed during the crucifixion, and the Eucharist in the form of wine.

Usage

Archaic

Phrases

ods bodikin

Frequently Paired Words

blimey bloody gadzooks ods bodikin 'sdeath 'sheart 'struth strewth

Rhymes With

stød ablood

Questions

How do you pronounce 'sblood?: The recorded pronunciation is /zblʌd/.
What does 'sblood mean?: An exclamation formerly used as an oath, and an expression of anger or wonder.
Where does 'sblood come from?: Minced form of God's blood. Primarily from the Middle Ages up to the early modern era, and to a rare extent today, people would curse on God's or Christ's body parts rather than breaking the Second Commandment (not to use the Lord's name in vain oaths). In this case, the exclamation refers to Christ's blood shed during the crucifixion, and the Eucharist in the form of wine.

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