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Ivey is also the godmother of Kevin and Letitia McGuff’s daughter Lily.—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026 Baker is a longtime friend of Kidman, with Kidman the godmother to Baker’s son with his ex-wife, Rebecca Rigg.—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Mar. 2026 The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure.—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026 With the help of her godmother, Kay Thompson — a singer, actress, and choreographer who also wrote the Eloise books, possibly inspired in part by Minnelli — Liza left Sellers and headed back to New York.—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for godmother
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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