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In the passage below, what does it mean when Mercutio says "zounds"?

"Consort? What, dost thou make us minstrels? An thou make minstrels of us, look to hear nothing but discords. Here’s my fiddlestick. Here’s that shall make you dance. Zounds, “consort”!"

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Zounds, at the time was a phrase to express surprise, anger and indignation.
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When Mercutio says "zounds", it means anger.

What is the meaning of zounds?

Zounds means "expressing surprise or indignation".

Romeo's hesitation to engage in combat in response to Tybalt's taunts enrages Mercutio in Act 3, scene 2. Romeo's wish to avoid a battle is perceived by Mercutio as a cowardly move, and he calls it "calm, despicable, filthy submission!" He was in a mood to fight.

Thus, zounds means anger when Mercutio said it.

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