Meaning of the dear knows | Babel Free

Definitions

1. God knows; nobody knows
   Ireland, dated
2. God knows; of course, certainly, nobody could doubt
   Ireland, dated

Examples

“O thou, whom poets call Melpomene, Who hast inspir'd, the dear knows how many In ancient times to sing O Dear O's On hapless fates of unknown heroes,”

“I know where I’m going, I know who’s going with me, I know who I love, But the dear knows who I’ll marry.”

“And there it sits, spreading rubbish about because of the cats, and smelling like the Dear knows what.”

“Then she gave a little sigh and said: ‘Ah, well! We did our best, the dear knows.’”

“The dear knows your father worked hard enough for the money he is laying out on your education.”

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