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Definitions

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

godkidgodkidmortgagee

Example

More examples

"His godchild lived in another city."

Etymology

From god- + child.

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