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godchild

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Españolahijadaahijado
DeutschPatenkind
Portuguêsafilhadaafilhado
19 more languages

Examples

“Mary stood as godmother for little Emily, her godchild.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

godda goddam goddamn Goddard Goddard-Thorn theorem goddaughter

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