godchild

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Noun

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.

Synonyms

• godkid

Related terms

• goddaughter
• godfather
• godmother
• godparent
• godson
• godbrother
• godsister

Translations

• German: Patenkind
• Portuguese: afilhado, afilhada
• Russian: кре́стник
• Spanish: ahijado, ahijada

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