English Explanatory Dictionary

godson

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/ /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-godson.wav

Word forms

godson godsons

Etymology

From Middle English godsone, gossone, from Old English godsunu (“godson”), equivalent to god- + son. Cognate with Danish gudsøn (“godson”), Swedish gudson (“godson”), Icelandic guðsonur (“godson”).

Related words

godchild goddaughter godfather godmother godparent
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