Godchild definition

gŏdchīld
godchildren
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A person for whom another serves as sponsor at baptism.
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The person for whom a godparent is sponsor.
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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 Arny, her godchild.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
godchild
Plural:
godchildren

Origin of godchild