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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
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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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