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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (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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Translations[edit]
a child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent
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