GODELICH
Gode"lich, a.
Defn: Goodly. [Obs.] Chaucer.
GO-DEVIL Go"-dev"il, n. (Mach.) (a) A weight which is dropped into a bore, as of an oil well, to explode a cartridge previously lowered. (b) A device, as a loosely fitted plug, which is driven through a pipe by the pressure of the contents behind the plug to clear away obstructions. (c) A rough sled or dray used for dragging logs, hauling stone, etc. [Local, U. S.]
GODE-YEAR
Gode"-year, n. Etym: [See Goujere.]
Defn: The venereal disease; — often used as a mild oath. [Obs.]
Shak.
GODFATHER
God"fa`ther, n. Etym: [AS. godfæder. Cf. Gossip.]
Defn: A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction. There shall be for every Male-child to be baptized, when they can be had, two Godfathers and one Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two Godmothers; and Parents shall be admitted as Sponsors, if it is desired. Book of Common Prayer (Prot. Episc. Ch., U. S. ).
GODFATHER
God"fa`ther, v. t.
Defn: To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care.
[R.] Burke.
GOD-FEARING
God"-fear`ing, a.