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According to Penny Junor's book The Duchess: Camila Parker Bowles and the Love Affair That Rocked the Crown, Parker Bowles' son, Tom Parker Bowles, who is Charles' godson, was vetoed from the wedding party by Diana.—Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 July 2025 Reuniting with his godson (Finn), a streetwise enforcer entangled with a powerful crime syndicate, the two hatch a high-stakes heist in a desperate bid to escape the grip of a ruthless mob boss (Gooding Jr.).—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 July 2025 The Duke of Westminster is, after all, the godson of the King, and his mother is Prince William’s godmother.—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025 The reports also indicate that the will also heavily favors Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles, Charles’s stepson and also his godson, is also reportedly being considered for a notable share.—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for godson
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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 godson was
before the 12th century
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