English

for the love of God

An expression of exasperation, usually while making a request.

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    From Middle English for the luf of God, for þe love of god, for ðe luve of gode (literally “for the love of God”), variant of for godes luve, for godes lufe, for godes lufen (literally “for God's love”), from Old English for Godes lufon (literally “for God's love”).

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    • inheritedMiddle Englishfor the luf of God
      • inheritedOld Englishfor Godes lufon

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