zwounds 

Archaic expression of shock or suprise. Derives from "God's wounds". As with similar archaisms, "Zwounds" is used in jocular contexts by tedious nerds with intellectual pretentions.

Zwounds, sir! Dash it all!

zwounds by Battered Osidge September 30, 2006

zounds 

A good Shakespearean-sounding curse.
Derived from "God's Wounds", which apparently was considered a vulgar reference to Jesus at the time.

zounds! I am undone!

zounds by Moo August 25, 2003

Zounds 

An exclamatory statement made when one is sarcastically surprised. Should be said with fingers on both hands extended out like spider legs and big blank exaggerated eyes like Johnny Depp ....perhaps while wearing a black eyeliner pencil moustache

!!ZOUNDS!!

Zounds by Wolfnipplechips September 1, 2016

Zounds 

n. English (elizabethan) abbreviation for "God's Wounds", being the nail marks in wrists and feet.

Euphemism for a swear word.

Sadly I have no example, but I read it in Shakespeare somewhere.

Zounds by Stu Savory December 2, 2003

Zounds 

One of the greatest anarchist bands of the 70's. They were signed to Crass Records and put out pieces of brilliance such as "Can't Cheat Karma" and "Little Bit More." They were not afraid to speak out on issues like fear, life as a squatter in 70's England, and wealthy complacence. One of the best, most underrated bands ever to have graced the Earth.

The Zounds could kick rock, rap, and emo's ass all within one nanosecond of their music.

Zounds by Honkeytard June 26, 2006