CONSTERNATION
INTERJECTIONS
► KAH-KA-KA! used as an expression of consternation, amazement, denial, etc. → 1835 Amer. dial.
► KAI! ► KI! used as an expression of consternation, amazement, denial, etc. → 1835 Amer. dial.
► LAW DEAR HEART! an exclamation of surprise, fear, or consternation → 1902 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► LAWS A-DAYS! an exclamation of surprise, fear, or consternation → 1902 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
NOUNS
► FARIE ► FARY a state of consternation or tumult → 1500-20 Sc. obs.
► LANTERN-SWASH a great fright; a state of consternation → 1902 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► PERCULSION consternation; a shock to the mind or feelings → 1657 obs.