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god-child

god-child is the alternative spelling of godchild.

Meaning of godchild

Noun

godchild (plural godchildren)

  1. 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.
    • Mary stood as godmother for little Emily, her godchild.
    Synonyms:
    godkid

Forms of god-child

pluralgod-children

Questions about god-child

What is god-child the alternative spelling of?
God-child is the alternative spelling of godchild.

Words near god-child in the dictionary

  1. God-blessed
  2. God-blesses
  3. God-blessing
  4. God-botherer
  5. God-botherers
  6. god-child
  7. god-children
  8. God-Emperor
  9. God-Emperors
  10. God-fearer
  11. God-fearers

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