About The Word Godfather
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Godfather
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What's The Definition Of Godfather?
[n] someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild
[n] any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism Synonyms | Synonyms for Godfather: Related Terms | Find terms related to Godfather: See Also | godparent | patron | sponsor | supporter Godfather In Webster's Dictionary \God"fa`ther\, n. [AS. godf[ae]der. Cf. {Gossip}.]
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. ).
\God"fa`ther\, v. t. To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care. [R.] --Burke. |
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