(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:13:10

'Snails (?), interj.

God's nails, or His nails, that is, the nails with which the Savior was fastened to the cross; -- an ancient form of oath, corresponding to 'Od's bodikins (dim. of body, i.e., God's dear body).

Beau & Fl.

 

© Webster 1913.

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