Godiva

Translingual

Etymology

After the appearance of the type species

Proper noun

Godiva f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Facelinidae – certain sea slugs.

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English

Lady Godiva representation

Etymology

Latinised from the Old English female given name Godġifu (literally God gift), from god + ġifu. Doublet of Goody, Goodey.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡə.ˈdaɪ.və/
  • Rhymes: -aɪvə

Proper noun

Godiva

  1. An 11th-century Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who, according to legend, rode unclothed through the streets of Coventry to gain a remission of the oppressive taxation that her husband had imposed on his tenants.

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