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Godfrey

American  
[god-free] / ˈgɒd fri /

noun

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


interjection

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

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Closer to home, Valerie Godfrey, 74, says Hampton Vale's roads are often clogged with parked cars and can get "very chaotic at times".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"I have 42 years' service, so things have changed dramatically over the years," Godfrey said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Nelson is a partner with the law firm Susman Godfrey who represents book authors in AI intellectual-property cases, and is co-lead counsel in the Anthropic case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“It doesn’t matter what we say, people will still think that,” Godfrey says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Mda quickly established a branch of the Youth League at Fort Hare under the guidance of Z. K. Matthews and Godfrey Pitje, a lecturer in anthropology.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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