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Meanings of godson in English

Spanish
ahijado
Catalan
fillol
f. goddaughter

Child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

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ahijado
Usage of godson in English
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The judge said he had concerns about counselling the godson had undergone.
The Irish Times
2
Young English actor Tom Sturridge does well as Carl, the owner's godson.
Reuters
3
For a moment he reflected on how much he loved this godson.
The Godfather
4
Above all, we will not make the slightest reference to his godson.
The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt, 1725-1798. Volume 1...
5
When my godson grows up, he wants to be a bumble bee.
The Irish Times
6
Nor did Mayákin understand as he laboured holily with his wayward godson.
Revolution, and Other Essays
7
Michael is his godson, and he has always been fond of him.
Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron
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He is only my godson, but better than men of high birth.
The Argonauts
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Apropos, your little godson is thriving charmingly, but is a very deil.
The Letters of Robert Burns
10
Your godson has found out how to walk without his godmother's help.
Letters of Two Brides
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See, I'll forgive thy hasty words, and take thee for my godson.
Carried Off: A Story of Pirate Times
12
She asked how her godson was doing and began talking about babies.
Consent to kill: a thriller
13
Lorenzo was influenced by Taddeo Gaddi, Giotto's godson, friend, pupil, and assistant.
A Wanderer in Florence
14
Haven't I told you that he is my husband's namesake and godson!
At Last: A Novel
15
Billboard: What was it like to work again with your godson, John Forte?
Reuters
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He turned and saw his young godson hovering in the doorway.
Mistress of the game
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