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⇱ PARDI Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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archaic
—used as a mild oath

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pardee, from Anglo-French par Dé by God

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pardie was in the 14th century

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“Pardie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pardie. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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