Do you know the origin of the phrase: "Land Sakes?"

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Answer 1 · 2016-03-02T04:25:49+0000

TheOtherTink Mar 2, 2016

The origin is obscure, but I think it implies an (unspoken) prayer to God for the Land's sake; i.e. for the good of the community or country.

MidnightCowboy to TheOtherTink Mar 2, 2016

Yes

Answer 2 · 2016-03-02T10:29:32+0000

MidnightCowboy to TheOtherTink Mar 2, 2016

Yes

Answer 3 · 2016-03-02T05:18:23+0000

Ali T. Cat Mar 2, 2016

Answer 4 · 2016-03-02T06:24:10+0000

Bruno56 Mar 2, 2016

In the American English exclamation land's sakes (1846)...

The word 'land' is substituted euphemistically for 'Lord'.

MidnightCowboy to Bruno56 Mar 2, 2016

Yes

Answer 5 · 2016-03-02T10:29:47+0000

MidnightCowboy to Bruno56 Mar 2, 2016

Yes