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Godspeed


God·speed

noun \-ˈspēd\

Definition of GODSPEED

: a prosperous journey : success <bade him Godspeed>

Examples of GODSPEED

  1. <a hearty Godspeed was extended to all the departing troops>

Origin of GODSPEED

Middle English god speid, from the phrase God spede you God prosper you
First Known Use: 15th century

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