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ods bodikins (archaic) A corruption of God's bodkins, referring to the nails used in the crucifixion. Formerly used in oaths and ejaculatory phrases.

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  1. ods bodikins (archaic) A corruption of God's bodkins, referring to the nails used in the crucifixion. Formerly used in oaths and ejaculatory phrases.