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Meaning
Noun
●
In Christianity:
A
man
present at the
christening
of a
baby
who
promises
to help
raise
the
child
in a Christian
manner
; a
male
godparent
who
sponsors
the
baptism
of a
child
.
●
Someone who
plays
a key role in
fostering
the development of something.
●
In Crime:
A
mafia
leader.
●
A small
post
which is used in
repairing
a
fence
. For
instance
attached
to and
supporting
an
existing
broken
fence
post
.
Verb
●
To
act
as
godfather
or
guardian
to.
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Origin
godfather
English
father
English
fader
Middle English (1100-1500)
fæder
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
god
English
Sourced from
Etym
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