Recent Examples on the WebOne of the first voices Dylan Andrews hears every morning belongs to his godmother.—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024 The two became so close that Lohan asked Curry to be the godmother of her son Luai, welcomed last summer.—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024 Her aunt was also her godmother and the person who encouraged her to nurture her own creativity.—Kate Dwyer, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024 Kirby and her husband tied the knot in December 2020 in a socially distant intimate ceremony at the Santa Barbara home of her godmother, Winfrey.—Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 Their children are inseparable, and Ms. Mitchell is godmother to Mr. Mitchell’s young son.—Louise Rafkin, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024 The sisters’ godmother, Karleigh Fox, said the girls were very excited to see Swift in concert and had bought tickets to the singer’s concerts in Melbourne and Sydney, according to the Post.—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2024 This isn't the first time that Cyrus has stepped out in a beauty look inspired by her godmother—her bleach blonde shags and wolfish cuts have certainly echoed Parton's iconic aesthetic.—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2024 With voluminous hair and a sparkly outfit, Cyrus’ performance aimed for the charmingly over-the-top glitz of godmother Dolly Parton, but the vibe was more sweaty Vegas spectacle than ’80s rhinestone kitsch.—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 5 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of godmother was
before the 12th century
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