interj. Used to express anger, surprise, or indignation. [Shortening and alteration of God's wounds!]

How do you use Zounds in a sentence?

Zounds, signor, I hope you are not in a passion, but I think you look six feet high again. Look at the impudent son of a gipsy—Sat himself down—Zounds! Zounds, madam, if you are resolved to be a drooping little figure till you die, you might at least do it in another street.

What does the expression Zounds mean?

zounds in American English

(zaʊndz ) interjection. Archaic. used to express surprise or anger. a mild oath.