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crimine

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crim·​i·​ne
variants: or crimini or criminy \ ˈkri-​mə-​nē How to pronounce crimine (audio) , 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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The first known use of crimine was in 1681

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“Crimine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crimine. Accessed 22 May. 2022.

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