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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.—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 See All Example Sentences for godmother
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of godmother was
before the 12th century
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