god|send

god|send
god|send «GOD SEHND», noun.
something unexpected and very welcome, as if sent from God; sudden piece of good luck: »

The chance to go to a warm climate was a godsend to the sick man.

SYNONYM(S): boon, windfall.
[alteration (influenced by send, verb) of God's send, Middle English Godes sonde, Old English sond message]

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