deuced

adj, adv — 2 senses

deuced

adj

/ˈd(j)uːsɪd/ · /d(j)uːst/

Etymology From deuce + -ed.

1

Dated, Euphemistic Damned.

The Prince don’t marry nowadays, as you say: unless the Princess has a doosid deal of money in the funds, or is a lady of his own rank.1848 November – 1850 December, William Makepeace Thackeray, chapter 30, in The History of Pendennis. […], volume (please specify |volume=I or II), London: Bradbury and Evans, […], published 1849–1850, →OCLC:

deuced

adv

Etymology From deuce + -ed.

1

Dated, Euphemistic Damned.

"Very well, Max," acquiesced his companion. "Only don't blame me if it turns out as deuced awkward for your man as Mrs. G. has done. Shall I tell you what a counsel may be expected to put to the jury as the explanation of that lady's evidence?"1923, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], “(please specify the page)”, in The Eyes of Max Carrados, London: Grant Richards, →OCLC:

Synonyms: deucedly

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