noun
godparent
Godparent (noun) means someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
noun
1
Someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
2
A person chosen to look after a child if the child's parents should die.
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What is the meaning of godparent?
"godparent" (noun) means someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
What are the different meanings of godparent?
"godparent" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith; 2. A person chosen to look after a child if the child's parents should die.
