godchild

[god-chahyld]

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noun, plural god·chil·dren.

a child for whom a godparent serves as sponsor at baptism.

a child for whom a godparent serves as sponsor.

Origin of godchild

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at God, child

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Related Words for godchild

care, keeping, safekeeping, protection, dependent, orphan, pensioner, charge, client, pupil, child, trust, minor, guardianship

Examples from the Web for godchild

Contemporary Examples of godchild

Ito, another Leary godchild, told of flying in when he heard his dear friend was about to die.
Acid Trips and Frozen Heads at San Francisco’s Trippiest Party
Kate Coleman
February 18, 2009

Historical Examples of godchild

I am glad that you are pleased at having Cora for your godchild.
Peak's Island
Ford Paul
There was in his manner none of his usual tenderness to his godchild.
The Squirrel-Cage
Dorothy Canfield
Dr. Melton took his godchild by the shoulders and shook her.
The Squirrel-Cage
Dorothy Canfield
If you are chosen godfather, you are expected to send a silver mug to your godchild.
The Complete Bachelor
Walter Germain
"I am the godchild of the Duc de Dantzic," she said to Ida, with emphasis.
Jack
Alphonse Daudet

British Dictionary definitions for godchild

godchild

noun plural -children (-ˌtʃɪldrən)

a person, usually an infant, who is sponsored by adults at baptism

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Word Origin and History for godchild

"child one sponsors at baptism," c.1200, from God + child.