godchild

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From god- +‎ child.

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godchild (plural godchildren)

  1. 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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