by Jesus en · INTJ
Meanings
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An exclamation of surprise.
"By Jesus," exclaimed Ben Jonson (his usual oath), "I believe this is my son Randolph ;" which being made known to them, he was kindly entertained in their company, and Ben Jonson ever after called him his son.
1825, [Richard Gooch], Facetiæ Cantabrigienses, London: Willaim Cole, page 5:By Jesus! That was delicious!