Main Entry:

¹god

Pronunciation:

\ˈgäd also ˈgȯd\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German got god

Date:

before 12th century

1capitalized : the supreme or ultimate reality: as a: the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe bChristian Science : the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit : infinite Mind 2: a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship ; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality3: a person or thing of supreme value4: a powerful ruler