Godchild

Godchild
Godchild God"child`, n. One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. See {Godfather}. [1913 Webster]

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  • godchild — UK [ˈɡɒdˌtʃaɪld] / US [ˈɡɑdˌtʃaɪld] noun [countable] Word forms godchild : singular godchild plural godchildren UK [ˈɡɒdˌtʃɪldrən] / US [ˈɡɑdˌtʃɪldrən] a child that a godparent promises to support and give religious education to during the… …   English dictionary

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  • godchild — [[t]gɒ̱dtʃaɪld[/t]] godchildren N COUNT: usu with poss In the Christian religion, your godchild is a person that you promise to help bring up in the Christian faith …   English dictionary

  • godchild — noun Date: 13th century a person for whom another person becomes sponsor at baptism …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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