GODCHILD

godchild

(noun) an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

godchild (plural godchildren)

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.

Synonyms

• godkid

Anagrams

• dog-child

Source: Wiktionary


God"child`, n.

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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