godchild
See also: god-child
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- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/
Audio (Southern England) (file)
Noun edit
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.
- Mary stood as godmother for little Emily, her godchild.
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a child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent
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