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кре́стница — meaning in English

krestnitsa

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English meaning

  • godchild 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.
  • goddaughter noun A girl or woman for whose religious upbringing a godparent has taken responsibility.

Senses

кре́стница is used for these senses in English:

  • godchild 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.
  • goddaughter A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

Related Russian words