godmother
[ god-muhth-er ]
/ ˈgɒdˌmʌð ər /
noun
a woman who serves as sponsor for a child at baptism.
any female sponsor or guardian.
verb (used with object)
to act as godmother to; sponsor.
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godmother
/ (ˈɡɒdˌmʌðə) /
noun
a female godparent
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