Godspeed UK /ˌɡɒdˈspiːd/US /ˌɡɑdˈspid/noun 3exclamation 1forms 2phrases 1 noun3 •(literary) The wishing of someone a smooth journey, or success, especially at a parting; (countable) a statement expressing this.Yff there come eny vnto you and brynge not this learnynge⸝ hym receave not to housse: nether bid hym god spede. For he that biddeth hym God spede⸝ is part taker off his evyll dedes. — 1526 •(literary, figurative) In back of Godspeed: a distant, remote, or unknown place.If I don't leave you at the back of God-speed before long, I'll give you the mare and the horse too. — 1858 •(figurative, no longer used) Chiefly in in the Godspeed of: the most important part of something, or point at which something happens; also, the last minute or last moment.But a Devil came in just in the God-speed, and told them; Gentlemen Philosophers, (says he) if you vvould knovv the VVretched'st, and most contemptible thing in the VVorld; It is an Alchymist: […] — 1667 exclamation1 •(literary) Used, particularly at a moment of departure, to convey a wish that an individual’s forthcoming actions yield favorable outcomes; typically addressed to someone embarking on a journey or undertaking a challenging endeavor.3 [Citizen]. Neighbours, God speed. / 1 [Citizen]. Giue you good morrovv sir. — 1593 formsGodspeeds · godspeeds Phrases with Godspeed back of GodspeedA distant, remote, or unknown place.