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godparent

English

Etymology

From god +? parent, modelled after godfather, godmother, godsib, etc.

Noun

godparent (plural godparents)

  1. The person who stood for a child during a naming ceremony or baptism
  2. A godfather or godmother
  3. One who cares for a child if untimely demise is met by the parents

Translations

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godson

English

Etymology

From Middle English godsone, godsune, from Old English godsunu (godson), equivalent to god +? son. Cognate with Danish gudsøn (godson), Swedish gudson (godson), Icelandic guðsonur (godson).

Noun

godson (plural godsons)

  1. A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

Related terms

  • godchild
  • goddaughter
  • godfather
  • godmother
  • godparent

Translations

Further reading

  • Godparent on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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