godlikeness

[Eng. godlike: -ne .] The quality or state of being godlike; godline . *god-like-wise, adv . [Eng.godlike; -wise.] In a godlike manner. god-11-1ỹ, god-ly-lye, adv. [Eng. godly; -ly.] In a godly manner; righteously, religiously. "A certaine young man, wao liued godlylye here with vs in this cytie." -Catuine : Foure Godlye Sermons , ser. ii. god-11-ne , *godd-li-ne , s. [English godly ; -ne .] The quality or state of being godly; piety; a religious observance of the commands of God, and a careful performance of all the duties prescribed by religion. "Bigotry, with well-di embled fears Pretends a zeal for godline and grace." Cowper: Hope , 661. *god-ling, s. [Eng. god ; dim. suff. -ling.] A little god or deity; a petty or puny deity. "He is the patient'st godling ! Do not fear him, He would not hurt the thief that stole away Two of his golden locks.' Mas singer: Virgin Martyr, iii.