noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishA male child that a godparent has taken religious responsibility for.
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Etymology
From Old English godsunu, literally "god-son" — a son in a spiritual rather than a blood sense.
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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.
