sweet mother of pearl

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English

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Etymology

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Of unknown origins. Attested from the late 19th century. Presumably a euphemism for sweet mother of God or sweet mother of Jesus, using mother-of-pearl.

Interjection

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sweet mother of pearl

  1. (chiefly US, dated) Good gracious; good heavens.

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