godson

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”).

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/

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godson (plural godsons)

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

• godchild
• goddaughter
• godfather
• godmother
• godparent

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godson

1. Alternative form of godsone