land sake

A early exclamation used in a similar context to "well shit" or "oh shit".

Land sake child, you scared me!

Also see land sakes alive for similar expressions

by Momma_Kat January 3, 2017

land sakes alive

Used as a general term of exclamation or surprise similar to oh my lord, or oh my goodness, or oh shit. Mostly used by people in the 1930's, 1940's, and 1950's. Possibly a minced oath (softened form of swearing) substitute for "For the Lord's sake."

See also land sake.

Land sakes alive, my grandmother said. That sure was a swell sunset.

by Bret_in_Mesa January 3, 2008

land sakes alive

Used as a general term of exclamation or surprise similar to oh my lord, or oh my goodness, or oh shit. Mostly used by people in the 1930's, 1940's, and 1950's. Possibly a minced oath (softened form of swearing) substitute for "For the Lord's sake."

See also land sake.

Land sakes alive, my grandmother said. That sure was a swell sunset.

by Bret_in_Mesa January 3, 2008