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One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. See Godfather.

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  1. n. One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. See Godfather.
  2. n. an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism
  3. One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. See Godfather.
  4. One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom hepromises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. SeeGodfather.
  5. n:100 n. an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism