damedieu

French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French damedeu (“God Almighty”), from Latin domine Deus (literally “Lord God”). Compare Italian domineddio.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /da.mə.djø/, /dam.djø/

Noun

damedieu m (plural damedieux)

  1. God Almighty

Usage notes
  • Also used as an interjection.
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