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A German word for which we have no English equivalent. Sheer might and force in brutal execution. However it is far above force and far above might. There is no greater single force of energy. Without temperance, it can cause extreme violence and degradation.
Gewalt is unbridled force, neutral in charge, but capable of being transformed into positive or negative energy when applied with Teperance
gewalt by Whatsit2yaa May 4, 2022
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Geralt of Rivia, Butcher of Blaviken, White Wolf, Vaatghern, Gwynbleidd. Became a witcher through the Law of Surprise. Nearing a century old, father figure to Ciri and friend to Dandelion.
If you hire a witcher, hire Geralt
geralt by ladytw May 9, 2020
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2)Toss a coin to the witcher( geralt)
Geralt by Mits os January 8, 2020

oy gevalt 

Like most Yiddish expressions, this is Mediaeval Low German. In Modern German it would be spelled "Ach! Gewalt!" Gewalt is a word that means strength or force, But in this context means "violence".

I see others referring to the Yiddish expression "oy vay zmir". Again, in Modern German, "Ach! Weh ist mir!", literally, "oh, woe is unto me!" In all 3 cases, the pronoun is in the Dative case, which usage has long since vanished in English, except in antique sayings such as this.
Oy gevalt
oy gevalt by ProudPrimate August 18, 2013

oy gevalt 

Yiddish phrase. exclamation of surprise, incredulity, or simply used to emphasize a statement. often used when kvetching. alt. spelling: oy gevaldt
oy gevalt! don't scare me like that.
oy gevalt, not again.
oy gevalt, that was a long drive!
oy gevalt by Shwaggy November 14, 2003
Remember that game with that white-haired dude in it, Geralt I think his name was?
Geralt by Coop500 December 13, 2018

oy gevalt 

A yiddish term meaning "Oh goodness!" An expression of utmost anxiety or shock.
"Oy Gevalt! Would you look at the tuchis on her!"
oy gevalt by Reb'Ke'ev March 17, 2005