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godchild

noun

  1. child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ / /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/

noun

Etymology: From god- + child.

  1. 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.