God

"play God,"

to behave in an imperious or superior manner.

Origin:

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch god, German Gott, Old Norse goth, Gothic guth. Old English god; related to Old Norse goth, Old High German got, Old Irish guth voice. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of god: Noun: before the 12th century. Verb: 1595. History and Etymology for god: Noun and Verb: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German got god. —Merriam-Webster.

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Added: 2 July 2020 {1:25 PM} // Updated: 30 July 2020 {5:12 PM}