I declare

English

Phrase

I declare

  1. (US) Expressing surprise or admiration.
    Synonym: I do declare
    • 1855, The New England Farmer, volume 7, page 490:
      “Well, I do declare now, if you haven't got a work-shop,” said Farmer S., “and all your tools seem to be in such excellent order, and you have a turning lathe, and a grind-stone, on friction rollers, and a set of planes and saws, […]
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