Godfrey

American

[god-free] / ˈgɒd fri /

noun

a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “god” and “peace.”

interjection

(sometimes lowercase) (used as an exclamation of surprise, anger, etc.)

Example Sentences

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Two prominent Susman Godfrey partners, Bill Carmody and Neal Manne, upped their hourly rates to $4,000 an hour this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is a first senior call-up for London City Lionesses defender Poppy Pattinson, while uncapped 20-year-old Freya Godfrey retains her place in the squad.

From BBC

Among those to receive their first senior call-ups to the squad were defenders Anouk Denton, Taylor Hinds and forward Freya Godfrey.

From BBC

London City Lionesses forward Godfrey has impressed this season and Wiegman was at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday to see her grab an assist in a 2-1 defeat by Manchester United.

From BBC

The breed mix-up has also thrown a wrench in the prosecution’s case against Godfrey Jalale, a 64-year-old retired military officer who had been Chakwera’s deputy chief of staff.

From The Wall Street Journal

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