Associations to the word «Godmother»

Wiktionary

GODMOTHER, noun. A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
GODMOTHER, verb. (transitive) To act as godmother to.

Dictionary definition

GODMOTHER, noun. Any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism.

Wise words

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