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'snails
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snails
English
Etymology
From God's nails, or His nails, i.e. those with which Jesus Christ was crucified.
Interjection
en obsolete An oath.
Wit at Several Weapons 5 1 'Snails , I'm almost starv'd with Love, and Cold, and one thing or other
Further reading
en minced oaths