begorra

interjection

be·​gor·​ra bi-ˈgȯr-ə How to pronounce begorra (audio)
-ˈgär-
variants or begorrah
Ireland
used as a mild usually jocular oath

Word History

Etymology

euphemism for by God

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of begorra was in 1715

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Cite this Entry

“Begorra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/begorra. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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