"godspouse" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: godspouses [plural]
Etymology: god + spouse Etymology templates: {{af|en|god|spouse}} god + spouse Head templates: {{en-noun}} godspouse (plural godspouses)
  1. (paganism, especially Germanic paganism) A mortal person who marries a deity. Tags: Germanic, especially Categories (topical): Germanic paganism, Paganism
    Sense id: en-godspouse-en-noun-itAJ18Ac Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, paganism, religion

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