godson

noun

god·​son ˈgäd-ˌsən How to pronounce godson (audio)
: a male godchild

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Mizell’s godson — guilty in the murder. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 Mizell’s godson and old friend, respectively — were arrested in 2020. Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Witnesses testified that after Run-DMC’s heyday, Mizell dabbled in cocaine deals to pay his bills and was providing drug-trade opportunities to Jordan and Washington — the DJ's godson and old friend, respectively. ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 The world’s most famous kidnapping victim, Paul Getty III, was Bill’s godson. James Reginato, Vanity Fair, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for godson

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of godson was before the 12th century

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“Godson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godson. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

godson

noun
god·​son -ˌsən How to pronounce godson (audio)
: a male person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism

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