sapristi

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French

Etymology

Alteration of sacristi; both euphemisms for an oath on the Sacred Host: Sacrum Corpus Christi.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sa.pʁis.ti/
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Interjection

sapristi

  1. (dated) heavens! good heavens!
    Synonyms: sacrebleu, sacré nom de Dieu, saperlipopette

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