Zounds

It is possible that Zounds and Sounds are -- Yes, 'said I, rising and shouting with the excitement, 'Zounds and

The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, April 1844 Volume 23, Number 4 Various 1840

"Zounds," he said, and even Brenda raised her eyebrows at that one.

Analog Science Fiction and Fact 2004

But I always wondered why people used to say "God's Wounds" enough for it to be abbreviated as "Zounds".

bard Diary Entry bard 2000

No. "Zounds," Lord Quinn said, "did you not tell me the scoundrel went to America after Royce's death, lad?"

Heartless Balogh, Mary 1995

"Zounds," roared the skipper, -- "why, topmen -- why gentlemen, give way for the honour of the ship -- Gentlemen, stretch out -- Men, pull like devils; twenty pounds if you beat him."

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 579, December 8, 1832 Various

"Zounds," said he, one day to him, "for a painter of landscapes, you are very seldom in the country."

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 343, November 29, 1828 Various

"Zounds," said he, taking my arm under his, "I shall fancy myself in Scotland."

Journal of a Lady of Quality; Being the Narrative of a Journey from Scotland to the West Indies, North Carolina, and Portugal, in the Years 1774 to 1776 1920

~~346~~~ "Zounds," replied Tom, "you ask more questions in a breath than we three can answer in an hour."

Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles And Adventures Of Bob Tallyho, Esq., And His Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, Through The Metropolis; Exhibiting A Living Picture Of Fashionable Characters, Manners, And Amusements In High And Low Life (1821) John Badcock 1823

~~436~~~ "Zounds," exclaimed Tom, "the coachman will hardly allow him to say good bye -- well, the dearest friends must part, so good bye, heaven protect you both."

Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles And Adventures Of Bob Tallyho, Esq., And His Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, Through The Metropolis; Exhibiting A Living Picture Of Fashionable Characters, Manners, And Amusements In High And Low Life (1821) John Badcock 1823

"Zounds," said Tom, "we had better return and take a seat among the worthies within, for I have no idea of mounting the curricle, to sit and be quizzed."

Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles And Adventures Of Bob Tallyho, Esq., And His Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, Through The Metropolis; Exhibiting A Living Picture Of Fashionable Characters, Manners, And Amusements In High And Low Life (1821) John Badcock 1823