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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god. uncountable, usually

   "Because there was a Godship, a higher degree than hers, she was not content."

2. 2
   A term of address to a deity. humorous, uncountable, usually

   "Yf it please your gracyous godshyp."

Synonyms

All synonyms

cosmocratdivinitygodgodlinesssky daddysky fairy

Example

More examples

"Because there was a Godship, a higher degree than hers, she was not content."

Etymology

From god + -ship.

Related phrases

term of address

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