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It means 'God's little body!' It is a minced oath. In Shakespeare's day, saying 'God's body!' would be crude. Odds bodkins was a way to say it that was less offensive. It is like our current use of things like Cripe! for Christ, or Jeepers! for Jesus. See link for more.
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What are the odds of becoming a professional dancer?
Such 'odds' cannot be calculated. This is a goal you have to work toward. Though as with many such goals a bit of luck is needed too.
What is the best statement of the central idea of Against All Odds Earth's Fragile Pioneers?
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What are the odds of dancing ballet for a careers?
If you work hard to become a better ballerina and follow your dreams you can do it. Anyone who puts their mind to it can do anything.
Was john proctor a conscientious man at odds with a corrupt world?
No. He was a man who sought the truth in a world with it's eyes closed, and tried to do right by his wife when he strayed off the marriage path.
Was it hard for Anna pavlova to become famous?
Yes because many people kept telling her that her body was not made for ballet. She had a very small body not good for ballet, but she defeated the odds and made it.
When was The Luck of the Bodkins created?
The Luck of the Bodkins was created in 1935.
What does the odds mean in gambling?
Your "odds" are your likelihood or probability of winning.
What is the Meaning of Odd bodkins?
"Odd bodkins" is an exclamation that expresses surprise or annoyance. It can also refer to a quirky or eccentric person. The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it has been used in literature and colloquial language.
What are odds?
-Opposites of evens. -odds can also mean the chances of something happening.
Who is the villain in sleepy hollow?
Odd Bodkins aka the Headless Horseman
What does odds mean in spanish?
probabilidades
What does OR mean in epidemiology studies?
it means odds ratio
What does finding yourself at odds mean?
Being "at odds" with someone means disagreeing or quarrelling with that person. "At odds" indicates some kind of variance or conflict. One can even be "at odds" with oneself, struggling over an internal conflict.
What does the odds ratio of 2.39 mean?
For 2 to 39 odds of winning;Probability of winning:0.95122, or;Chance of winning:95.12%
What does odds 9-2 mean?
Odds of 9-2 means that for every 2$ you bet you will get 9$ if you win, and nothing otherwise.
What are the odds of conceiving a boy given 2 girls?
I suppose you mean, the couple already has 2 girls. In this case, the odds are about 50%. If the couple already has 6 boys and no girls, the odds are about 50%. If the couple has a boy and a girl, the odds are about 50. If the couple doesn't have children yet, the odds are about 50%.
What does horse racing odds 4.0 mean?
It means that the odds are 4 to 1 against winning. This would translate into a 20% chance of winning.
