blessed assurance

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From blessed +‎ assurance, in reference to the 1873 hymn “Blessed Assurance”, with the second element taken as a minced oath for ass.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈblɛsɪd əˈʃʊɹəns/

Noun[edit]

blessed assurance (plural blessed assurances)

  1. (euphemistic, US Southern) buttocks, ass.
    I'm just going to sit here on my blessed assurance until Jesus comes.
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