GODFATHERS

Noun

godfathers

plural of godfather

Source: Wiktionary


GODFATHER

God"fa`ther, n. Etym: [AS. godfæder. Cf. Gossip.]

Definition: A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction. There shall be for every Male-child to be baptized, when they can be had, two Godfathers and one Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two Godmothers; and Parents shall be admitted as Sponsors, if it is desired. Book of Common Prayer (Prot. Episc. Ch., U. S. ).

God"fa`ther, v. t.

Definition: To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care. [R.] Burke.

GODFATHER

God"fa`ther, n. Etym: [AS. godfæder. Cf. Gossip.]

Definition: A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction. There shall be for every Male-child to be baptized, when they can be had, two Godfathers and one Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two Godmothers; and Parents shall be admitted as Sponsors, if it is desired. Book of Common Prayer (Prot. Episc. Ch., U. S. ).

God"fa`ther, v. t.

Definition: To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care. [R.] Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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