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Noun

1. 1
   The son or godson of one's godparent, or the godson of one's parent.

   "I got excited at the prospect of even more fun in this wonderful house with my godbrothers."

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godsister

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"I got excited at the prospect of even more fun in this wonderful house with my godbrothers."

Etymology

From Middle English godbrother, equivalent to god- + brother.

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