Recent Examples on the WebAnd my godson Troy Duffie, who periodically takes me on a breakfast date, or helps his wife Cecily sponsor me on a family trip somewhere.—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024 His long friendship with Giants teammate Bobby Bonds, and his tutoring of his godson Barry Bonds, put Mays close to the flame but outside the controversies surrounding Barry.—Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 19 June 2024 For example, Mays’ godson Barry Bonds won that honor seven times.—David K. Li, NBC News, 19 June 2024 Barry Bonds, Mays' godson and whose father played with Mays on the Giants, shared his heartfelt emotions on Instagram.—Jolie Lash, ABC News, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for godson
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of godson was
before the 12th century
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