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good speed

good speed is the alternative form of Godspeed.

Meaning of Godspeed

Interjection

  1. (literary) Used, particularly at a moment of departure, to convey a wish that an individual’s forthcoming actions yield favorable outcomes; typically addressed to someone embarking on a journey or undertaking a challenging endeavor.
    • 3 [Citizen]. Neighbours, God ſpeed. / 1 [Citizen]. Giue you good morrovv ſir.c. 1593 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedy of Richard the Third: […]”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and...

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What is good speed the alternative form of?
Good speed is the alternative form of Godspeed.

Words near good speed in the dictionary

  1. Good Shepherd
  2. good shit
  3. good show
  4. good sort
  5. good sorts
  6. good speed
  7. good spirits
  8. good sport
  9. good sports
  10. good standing
  11. Good Templar

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