goddaughter

English

noun
Definitions
  • A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English goddoghter inherited from Old English goddohtor (goddaughter) compound from English god + English daughter (noun).

Origin

English

daughter

Gloss

noun

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