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Jove

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒəʊv/

Definition of Jove

Phrases

by Jove

dated an exclamation indicating surprise or used for emphasis:by Jove, yes, it’s been warm all right

Origin:

from Latin Jov-, stem of Old Latin Jovis, replaced later by Jupiter. The exclamation by Jove dates from the late 16th century

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