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Definition of Godfather
1. Noun. Any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism.
2. Noun. Someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild.
Definition of Godfather
1. n. A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction.
2. v. t. To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care.
Definition of Godfather
1. Noun. A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child. ¹
2. Noun. A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post. ¹
3. Noun. A mafia leader. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive often figuratively) To act as godfather to. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Godfather
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Godfather
1. A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction. "There shall be for every Male-child to be baptized, when they can be had, two Godfathers and one Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two Godmothers; and Parents shall be admitted as Sponsors, if it is desired." (Book of Common Prayer (Prot. Episc. Ch, U. S)) Origin: AS. Godfaeder. Cf. Gossip. To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Godfather
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