godson

noun

god·​son ˈgäd-ˌsən How to pronounce godson (audio)
: a male godchild

Examples of godson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And 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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“Godson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godson. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

godson

noun
god·​son -ˌsən How to pronounce godson (audio)
: a male person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism

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