godsend

== English == === Etymology === A variant of God’s send, from God +‎ -’s +‎ send (“(obsolete) act of sending”), in the sense of someone or something sent by God. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡɒdsɛnd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/ Hyphenation: god‧send === Noun === godsend (plural godsends) An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall. (specifically, British, regional, archaic) The wreck of a ship which has washed up on shore, from which cargo, timber, etc., may be obtained. A person who provides greatly needed assistance. ==== Alternative forms ==== God-send ==== Related terms ==== godsent ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== serendipity manna === References === === Further reading === “godsend, n.”, in Collins English Dictionary, 2011–present. === Anagrams === Dodgens, Goddens, dogends