Godiva Definition & Meaning

godiva
noun
  1. according to legend she rode naked through Coventry in order to persuade her husband not to tax the townspeople so heavily; the only person to look at her as she rode by was a man named Tom and Peeping Tom has become a synonym for voyeur (circa 1040-1080)

"Godiva" in song lyrics

See how godiva is used in real songs:

  • "lady godiva"
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  • "cheesecake factory calories godiva"
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  • "www.lady godiva"
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Usage tips for "godiva"

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