Godson

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑdsən/

Godson (noun)

  1. A boy who is chosen to be responsible for a child’s religious life during baptism.
  2. A boy regarded as a godchild, with a special relationship to an adult who sponsors his baptism.

Examples

  • My godson smiled during the baptism ceremony.
  • She became a godson’s sponsor at the baptism.