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Godchild

//ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

    "Mary stood as godmother for little Emily, her godchild."

  2. 2
    an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism wordnet

Etymology

From god- + child.

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