English word origin

Etymology of gee

A shortening of Jesus, perhaps as in the oath by Jesus.

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Source etymology 1

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intj

A general exclamation of surprise or frustration.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

A shortening of Jesus, perhaps as in the oath by Jesus.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A gee-gee, a horse.

intj

A command to a horse, pack animal, etc., which may variously mean “move forward”, “go faster”, or “turn to the right”.

verb

Of a horse, pack animal, etc.: to move forward; go faster; or turn in a direction away from the driver, typically to the right. · To cause an animal to move in this way. · To agree; to harmonize.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Unknown.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

The name of the Latin script letter G/g. · Abbreviation of grand; a thousand dollars. · Abbreviation of gravity; the unit of acceleration equal to that exerted by gravity at the earth's surface. · A guy.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English, from Old English ge, from Latin ge (the name of the letter G).

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Derivation mentiongeang
Derivation mentiongela

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Source etymology 4

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noun

Vagina, vulva.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Unknown. Possibly from gowl (“vagina, vulva”), a slang term in Ireland. Compare Irish gabhal (“fork, crotch”).

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Cognate mentiongabhalga

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Source etymology 5

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verb

To suit or fit.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Unknown.

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