godchild
nounUS /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ · UK /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/
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.
- Synonyms
- godkid
- Related terms
- godbrother, goddaughter, godfather, godmother, godparent, godsister, godson