Godwin
The English word “Godwin” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- An inappropriate mention of the Nazis or Adolf Hitler in a discussion.
Etymology
From Old English Godwine (“God's friend”). The component -win is from Old English wine (“friend”). The second meaning is named after Michael Wayne Godwin (born 1956), American attorney and author.
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