gog in English dictionary

  • Gog

    Meanings and definitions of "gog"

    • (Biblical) From Gog of Magog, found in the Hebrew Bible in Ezekiel ch. 38 and 39. Considered by many to be a reference to Satan, including in the writings of the Apostle John in Revelation ch.20 v.8
    • (historical) Replacement for the word God when swearing, forming vulgar minced oaths originating in the 14th century. (ie. by Gog's wounds , Gog's bread )
    • proper
      Gog of Magog, a figure mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in Ezekiel 38 and 39, and identified by many with Satan. ( See the writings of the Apostle John in Revelation 20:8.)
    • proper
      (historical)
      Replacement for the word [i]God when swearing, forming vulgar minced oaths originating in the 14th century: by Gog's wounds, Gog's bread...[/i]
  • gog

    Meanings and definitions of "gog"

    • (historical) Replacement for the word God when swearing, forming minced oaths originating in the 14th century. (ie. by gog's wounds , gog's bread )
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      haste; ardent desire to go

    Grammar and declension of gog

    • gog ( uncountable)
    • gog (uncountable)

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