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A Writer's Dictionary:

DV Definition


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DV
abbreviation
    1. Deo volente(Latin), God willing.




god
noun
    1. In the Christian and other monotheistic religions: the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
      Form: God
    2. In other religions: a superhuman male being with power over nature and humanity; a male object of worship. Compare goddess.
    3. A man greatly admired, especially for his fine physique or wide influence.
    4. often derog
      An object of excessive worship or influence.
      Example: He made money his god
    5. Superhuman beings collectively, both male and female.
      Form: the gods
    6a. The area of the balcony or upper circle in a theatre;
      Form: the gods
    6b. The theatregoers in this area.
      Form: the gods
exclamation
    1. Expressing amazement, anger, etc.
      Form: God!
      Form: my God!
Derivative: godlike
adj
    Idiom: for God's sake
      Expressing pleading.
      Expressing irritation, disgust, etc.
    Idiom: God knows
      God is my (or his, etc) witness.
      ironic
      It is beyond human understanding.
    Idiom: God willing
      If circumstances allow.
    Etymology: Anglo-Saxon.



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