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crimine

interjection
crim·​i·​ne
variants: or crimini or criminy \ ˈkri-​mə-​nē , ˈkrī-​ \

Definition of crimine

—used chiefly to express surprise

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First Known Use of crimine

1681, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for crimine

probably euphemism for Christ

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