godchild

god·child

[god-chahyld]
noun, plural god·chil·dren.
1.
a child for whom a godparent serves as sponsor at baptism.
2.
a child for whom a godparent serves as sponsor.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English; see God, child

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godchild (ˈɡɒdˌtʃaɪld) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -children
a person, usually an infant, who is sponsored by adults at baptism

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