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One constant in her life was the care given by her godson — and fourth cousin — Lamont Alexander, who inherited the historic house.—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 By Rebecca Ellis County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said her staffer’s godson, who is a citizen, was recently pulled over by two men in an unmarked car.—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025 David hesitates, $17.5 million being a lot to pay for someone else’s kid — even his godson, the child of his right-hand man.—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025 Reunited with his godson (Finn), a street-level enforcer tied to a criminal syndicate, the two forge an uneasy alliance and plot a high-stakes heist to escape the grip of a ruthless mob boss.—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for godson
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of godson was
before the 12th century
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