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The expression "By Jove" is a mild expletive or interjection used to express surprise, emphasis, or strong feeling. It is a euphemistic way of invoking the Roman god Jupiter, who was also known as Jove. The phrase dates back to the 17th century and is still occasionally used today in informal speech or writing.
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What is the Latin expression for open air?
The answer is sub Jove (literally 'under Jove' (or Jupiter))
What is the meaning of idiomatic expression by jove?
This is not an idiom. Jove is the same as Jupiter, who is Zeus. He was the head God in Greek and Roman mythology. "By Jove" is an oath -- you're swearing to something on the name of the God.
What does Jove mean in Hebrew?
Jove = Yupiter (יופיטר)
What does by jove mean?
Jove is the Ancient Roman chief god, often called Jupiter (which means "father Jove"--Jove Pater). Saying "by Jove" is like saying "by God".
What does Juliana mean in greek?
Juliana (Roman/Latin) is "youthful; Jove's child". It has no Greek meaning. Jove is linked below.
What expletive that begins with J?
'Jove'. As in 'By Jove'. The word now sounds very archaic, but Jove is a two faced Roman God, and so when the expression first originated it may have been more shocking. Shakespeare refers to Jove on one occasion. In Othello I think. Oh, and 'Jesus' is often used as an expletive. I have know people shout 'Jism' when they're angry. It is a slang word for semen.
What does Jove mean in Twelfth Night?
There are numerous references to Jove in Twelfth Night - Jove is an alternative name for the ancient Roman God, Jupiter. The play is set in Illyria, on the Adriatic coast, which was part of the ancient Roman Empire.
Who among the roman gods has a classical name jove?
Jove is Jupiter.Actually Jupiter is derived from Jove Pater or father Jove.
What does joves nectar sup mean?
"Jove's nectar" could refer to a mythological concept where Jove, another name for the Roman god Jupiter, drinks a divine or celestial nectar. However, without a specific context, "Jove's nectar sup" does not have a standard meaning in English.
When was Jove Francisco born?
Jove Francisco was born in 1961.
When was David Jove born?
David Jove was born in 1942.
When did David Jove die?
David Jove died in 2004.
