Zounds (exclamation) (archaic)
zow-nds
Expressing surprise or indignation.
Late 16th century: contraction from (God)’s wounds (i.e. those of Christ on the Cross).
Example sentences
“Zounds! You nearly hit that iceberg then.”
zow-nds
Expressing surprise or indignation.
Late 16th century: contraction from (God)’s wounds (i.e. those of Christ on the Cross).
“Zounds! You nearly hit that iceberg then.”