First Known Use: 15th century
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Godspeed
noun God·speed \-ˈspēd\
Definition of GODSPEED
: a prosperous journey : success <bade him Godspeed>
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Origin of GODSPEED
Middle English god speid, from the phrase God spede you God prosper you
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Rhymes with GODSPEED
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GODSPEED Defined for Kids
Godspeed
noun God·speed \ˈgäd-ˈspēd\
Definition of GODSPEED for Kids
: a wish for success given to a person who is going away
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