noun
gossipred
Gossipred (noun) means (historical) A close spiritual bond, such as the one formed between a child's parents and godparents at baptism.
noun
1
(historical) A close spiritual bond, such as the one formed between a child's parents and godparents at baptism.
2
Meaningless chatter about other people's business.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English gossiprede, gossybrede, godsibrede, which developed from Old English godsibbrǣden ("sponsorial obligations"), equivalent to gossip plus -red.
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What is the meaning of gossipred?
"gossipred" (noun) means (historical) A close spiritual bond, such as the one formed between a child's parents and godparents at baptism.
What are the different meanings of gossipred?
"gossipred" has 2 main meanings: 1. (historical) A close spiritual bond, such as the one formed between a child's parents and godparents at baptism; 2. Meaningless chatter about other people's business.
