god-child

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god-child 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.”

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godkid godchild christ child godparent godfamily godparenthood godparenting son of god baby dedication christening christianing chrisom child gossipred god's word saviorship churchling goddist

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