God-damn - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
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Goddam, from late 14th c. English "God" + "damn," means a reproachful oath; origin traces to Old French "godon," used derogatorily for Englishmen.

It’s just another French word we fucked up.

“fraud, deception, humbug”

  • nocturne
    19·
    1 year ago

    also goddamn, late 14c., “the characteristic national oath of Englishmen” [Century Dictionary]. from God + damn(v.).

    Looks like it does.