Jove /dʒəʊv $ dʒoʊv/
noun[
Date: 1300-1400;
Language: Latin;
Origin: Jov-, the earlier name of the ancient Roman god Jupiter]
by Jove! British English old-fashioned used to express surprise or to emphasize something:
By Jove, you’re right! [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲