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goddaughter

[ god-daw-ter ]

noun

  1. a female godchild.


goddaughter

/ ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə /

noun

  1. a female godchild


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Word History and Origins

Origin of goddaughter1

before 1050; Middle English; Old English goddohtor; god, daughter

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Example Sentences

The filmmakers are my goddaughter Sara Ossana and her husband Mathew Provost.

Dr. Melton looked up in some surprise from his circle of lamplight as his goddaughter came swiftly into the room.

Dr. Melton did not see his goddaughter again until he came with Mrs. Sandworth to the last of these events.

Madame Chandroz' daughter, the Baroness von Blow, was the burgomaster's goddaughter.

I've only a telegram yet though, but write at once to congratulate you on your little goddaughter.

After ten o'clock, when the household was in bed, Madame Hochon kept her goddaughter in her chamber until midnight.

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Goddard, Robert H.Godden