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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

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  • "lady godiva"
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  • "cheesecake factory calories godiva"
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  • "www.lady godiva"
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Frequently asked questions

What does godiva mean?
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)
What part of speech is godiva?
Godiva is a noun.

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