godson

noun

god·​son ˈgäd-ˌsən How to pronounce godson (audio)
: a male godchild

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Mizell’s godson — guilty in the murder. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 Mizell’s godson and old friend, respectively — were arrested in 2020. — Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 At one point, the property was gifted to Lord Samuel Buchanan, the godson of Queen Elizabeth. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026 The world’s most famous kidnapping victim, Paul Getty III, was Bill’s godson. — James Reginato, Vanity Fair, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for godson

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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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godson

noun
god·​son -ˌsən How to pronounce godson (audio)
: a male person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism

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