English

god-

Pertaining to a godfamily tie.

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    From god.

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    • derivedEnglishgod “A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which …”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishgod
        • inheritedOld Englishgōd “a good thing, advantage, benefit, gift; good, goodness, welfare; virtue, ability, doughtiness; good…”

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