"Godiva" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ɡə.ˈdaɪ.və/
Rhymes: -aɪvə Etymology: Latinised from the Old English female given name Godġifu (literally “God gift”), from god + ġifu. Doublet of Goody, Goodey. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*gʰebʰ-}}, {{root|en|ine-pro|*ǵʰew-}}, {{der|en|ang|-}} Old English, {{m|ang|Godġifu|lit=God gift}} Godġifu (literally “God gift”), {{com|ang|god|ġifu|nocat=1}} god + ġifu, {{doublet|en|Goody}} Doublet of Goody, {{m|en|Goodey}} Goodey Head templates: {{en-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. Categories (topical): Individuals Related terms: Goodeve, Goodey, Goody, Goodiff, Lady Godiva

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