Minced Oaths
Minced oaths are euphemistic expressions made by distorting or clipping profane words and expressions, with the effort to make them less objectionable. Although minced oaths are generally acceptable for use in many situations where profanity is not (including the radio), some people still consider them a form of profanity. In 1941, a judge threatened a lawyer with contempt of court for using the word "darn".
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Famous quotes containing the word oaths:
“The oaths of a woman I inscribe on water.”
—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)