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/ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ · noun
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.
Use godchild when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Godchild means 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..
Common synonyms include godkid.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Mary stood as godmother for little Emily, her godchild.
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