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godmother

noun god·moth·er \-ˌmə-thər\

: a woman who is a godparent

Full Definition of GODMOTHER

: a woman who sponsors a person at baptism

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First Known Use of GODMOTHER

before 12th century

Rhymes with GODMOTHER

another, big brother, blood brother, den mother, each other, earth mother, foremother, grandmother, half brother, housemother, queen mother, soul brother, stepbrother, stepmother

GODMOTHER Defined for Kids

godmother

noun god·moth·er \ˈgäd-ˌmə-thər\

Definition of GODMOTHER for Kids

: a girl or woman who is a sponsor for someone at baptism

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Spanish Central: Spanish translation of "godmother"

Nglish: Translation of "godmother" for Spanish speakers

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