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godson

GOD-suhn

Godson (noun) means a boy or man whose godparent formally promised to look after his moral or religious upbringing at his baptism. Example: “She bought her godson a bicycle for his tenth birthday.”

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A boy or man whose godparent formally promised to look after his moral or religious upbringing at his baptism.
"She bought her godson a bicycle for his tenth birthday."
"My godson calls every Christmas to catch up."

How to use godson

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA male child that a godparent has taken religious responsibility for.

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Word forms

godsons plural

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Etymology

From Old English godsunu, literally "god-son" — a son in a spiritual rather than a blood sense.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “godson” mean?

The word “godson” means a boy or man whose godparent formally promised to look after his moral or religious upbringing at his baptism. In plain terms, a male child that a godparent has taken religious responsibility for.

How do you pronounce “godson”?

“Godson” is pronounced GOD-suhn (/ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/ in IPA).

How do you use “godson” in a sentence?

Here is “godson” used in a sentence: “She bought her godson a bicycle for his tenth birthday.”

What part of speech is “godson”?

“Godson” is a noun.

Where does the word “godson” come from?

The word “godson” comes from Old English. From Old English godsunu, literally "god-son" — a son in a spiritual rather than a blood sense.

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