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Lowe is the godson of Lucas’ father, John Lucas II, the former NBA player and coach.—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 Prosecutors said Jordan, who was Mizell’s godson, and Washington killed the 37-year-old hip-hop icon because they were cut out of a cocaine deal.—John Annese, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025 On Wednesday, June 19, the actress, 66, shared an adorable snap of her godson Cosmo wearing a red Los Angeles Angels cap — and could not help but gush about the image.—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Taylor Swift's close friend, actress Jaime King, is in the midst of a massive child custody change involving her two sons, one of whom is Swift's godson.—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for godson
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of godson was
before the 12th century
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