godson

🇺🇸 /ˈɡɑːdsʌn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɡɒdsʌn/
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noun
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A boy who has a godparent, usually someone who is not their biological parent, who promises to guide and support them in their spiritual life.

At the christening, the proud godfather held his godson in his arms.

translation

n. A boy who has a godparent, usually someone who is not their biological parent, who promises to guide and support them in their spiritual life.

Word Forms

Plural godsons