Recent Examples on the WebThe groom is a godson of King Charles, while his mother, Natalia, is a childhood friend of the late Princess Diana and a godmother to Prince William, 41.—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024 In a statement shared to Facebook, her godson J.P. Sloane announced that Fuller had died on Wednesday, May 15.—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024 Dear Amy: My godson is getting married soon and he and his fiancée are not listed on any bridal registry.—Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 Shortly after, the actress announced her godson’s death with a touching video that showed the 11-month-old child smiling and laughing.—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for godson
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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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