What dose the term " God Speed " Mean?

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2007-08-15 08:05:54 · 4 answers · asked by JD 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

It's short for "May God speed you on your way." Which I take to mean, may you get where you're going without problems.

2007-08-15 08:10:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

It means to wish a traveller good fortune and a safe journey, expressed at parting. IE. God speed you on your way.

2007-08-15 08:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's used to mean, "God prosper you," in Middle English.

2007-08-15 08:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

well it's a name of a ship, for one

as a term, it means "may the best be with you in your journey"

2007-08-15 08:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by flowerpet56 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋