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

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Answer 1

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.

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Yes

Answer 2

Answer 3

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

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

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Yes