Definitions for godchild

godchild god·child

Spelling: [god-chahyld]
IPA: /ˈgɒdˌtʃaɪld/

Godchild is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 143 anagrams from letters in godchild (cddghilo).

Definitions for godchild

noun

  1. a child for whom a godparent serves as sponsor at baptism.
  2. a child for whom a godparent serves as sponsor.

Origin of godchild

Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at God, child

Examples for godchild

There were two babies now; and she and Anton had a godchild apiece.

I am glad that you are pleased at having Cora for your godchild.

Ito, another Leary godchild, told of flying in when he heard his dear friend was about to die.

If you are chosen godfather, you are expected to send a silver mug to your godchild.

There was in his manner none of his usual tenderness to his godchild.

"I am the godchild of the Duc de Dantzic," she said to Ida, with emphasis.

His godchild was hostage to him for its father, and the father did in some trifling way offend him.

They have no children, but he has a godchild to whom he is devoted.

"I want you to make me into a princess," said his godchild, promptly.

Dr. Melton took his godchild by the shoulders and shook her.

Word Value for godchild
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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