Associations to the word «Godfather»

GODFATHER, noun. A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

GODFATHER, noun. A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.

GODFATHER, noun. A mafia leader.

GODFATHER, verb. (transitive) (often figuratively) To act as godfather to.

GODFATHER, noun. Any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism.

GODFATHER, noun. Someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild.