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1godfather
noun god·fa·ther \ˈgäd-ˌfä-thər also ˈgȯd-\
: a man who is a godparent
: a man who invents or begins something
: the leader of a group of criminals who belong to a secret criminal organization (such as the Mafia)
Full Definition of GODFATHER
1
: a man who sponsors a person at baptism
2
: one having a relation to someone or something analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild: as a : one that founds, supports, or inspires <made him the godfather of a whole generation of rebels — Times Literary Supplement> b : the leader of an organized crime syndicate
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First Known Use of GODFATHER
before 12th century
2godfather
verb
Definition of GODFATHER
transitive verb
: to act as godfather to
First Known Use of GODFATHER
1780
Rhymes with GODFATHER
GODFATHER Defined for Kids
godfather
noun god·fa·ther \ˈgäd-ˌfä-thər\
Definition of GODFATHER for Kids
: a boy or man who is a sponsor for someone at baptism
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