int. Obs. [a. F. jerni, jarni, shortened form of jarnidieu, corruption of je renie Dieu I renounce God.] Used as a profane oath. Hence † Jernie v. intr., to utter this oath.
1678. Otway, Friendship in F., V. i. Jernie what a Bush of Bryars and Thorns is here?
a. 1680. Butler, Rem. (1759), I. 84. Although he Iernie and blaspheme, When they miscarry, Heav’n and them.
