Definition of godfather Godfather
/gɑˈdfɑˌðɚ/ - [gadfather] - god•fa•ther
We found 11 definitions of godfather from 6 different sources.
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What does godfather mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: godfathers |
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| godfather - someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild | ||
| godfather - any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism |
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Wiktionary 
- 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)
To act as godfather to.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- godfather (n.)
A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction. - godfather (v. t.)
To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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godfather
A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in the Christian tradition.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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godfather
He who pays the reckoning, or answers for the rest of the company: as, Will you stand godfather, and we will take care of the brat; i.e. repay you another time. Jurymen are also called godfathers, because they name the crime the prisoner before them has been guilty of, whether felony, petit larceny, &c.
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🔤- godfather, verb, present, 1st person singular of godfather (infinitive).
- godfather, verb (infinitive).
- godfather, noun, singular of godfathers.
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