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Her aunt is also her godmother.
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One of the key figures in this support system is her godmother, Mary, who could be called the ringleader of the group.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 9 May 2025
Moms Mabley Born Loretta Mary Aiken in 1897, Moms Mabley was the godmother of stand-up comedy for Black women.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
After Kitty left, Bessie, who almost certainly was the godmother of some sort of London crime mob, replaced her.
—Dina Gachman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Also awaiting word was Massiel Cuevas, godmother of 22-year-old Darlenys Batista.
—Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 9 May 2025
Moms Mabley Born Loretta Mary Aiken in 1897, Moms Mabley was the godmother of stand-up comedy for Black women.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
After Kitty left, Bessie, who almost certainly was the godmother of some sort of London crime mob, replaced her.
—Dina Gachman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Also awaiting word was Massiel Cuevas, godmother of 22-year-old Darlenys Batista.
—Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Godmother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godmother. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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godmother
noun
god·moth·er
ˈgäd-ˌmət͟h-ər 
also ˈgȯd-
: a female sponsor at baptism
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