Godchild

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA 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 god-child goddaughter godson godsibling god-sibling godmother godfather godparent godbrother gossip godparenthood

Rhymes With

odd child outlawed child

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