golly
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gol·ly | \ ˈgä-lē 
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\Definition of golly
—used as a mild oath or to express surprise —usually used in the phrase by golly
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golly
interjectionEnglish Language Learners Definition of golly
old-fashioned —used to express mild surprise
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The first known use of golly was in 1775
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