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Meaning of "godchild" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GODCHILD

godchild  [ˈɡɒdˌtʃaɪld] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GODCHILD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Godchild is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GODCHILD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

godchild

Godparent

A godparent, in many denominations of Christianity, is someone who sponsors a child's baptism. Today, the word godparent might not have explicitly religious overtones. The secular view of a godparent tends to be an individual chosen by the parents to take an interest in the child's upbringing and personal development, and to take care of the child should anything happen to the parents. A male godparent is a godfather, and a female godparent is a godmother. The child is a godchild.

Definition of godchild in the English dictionary

The definition of godchild in the dictionary is a person, usually an infant, who is sponsored by adults at baptism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GODCHILD


brainchild
ˈbreɪnˌtʃaɪld
child
tʃaɪld
childe
tʃaɪld
exiled
ˈeksaɪld
Fylde
faɪld
grandchild
ˈɡrænˌtʃaɪld
great-grandchild
ˌɡreɪtˈɡræntʃaɪld
man-child
ˈmænˌtʃaɪld
merchild
ˈmɜːˌtʃaɪld
mild
maɪld
moonchild
ˈmuːnˌtʃaɪld
Rothschild
ˈrɒθtʃaɪld
schoolchild
ˈskuːltʃaɪld
stepchild
ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld
tiled
ˈtaɪld
twichild
ˈtwaɪˌtʃaɪld
unchild
ʌnˈtʃaɪld
unfiled
ʌnˈfaɪld
wild
waɪld
Wilde
waɪld

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GODCHILD

god game
God man
God particle
god-awful
God-botherer
God-fearing
God´s acre
Godard
Godavari
Godcast
godchildren
goddam
goddammit
goddamn
goddamned
Goddard
goddaughter
godden
goddess
goddess-ship

WORDS THAT END LIKE GODCHILD

an overgrown child
Brunhild
Brynhild
Christ Child
exceptional child
feral child
foster child
get with child
inner child
Kriemhild
latchkey child
love child
Moon Child
only child
poster child
quick with child
school-age child
street child
wild child
with child

Synonyms and antonyms of godchild in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «godchild» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GODCHILD

Find out the translation of godchild to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of godchild from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «godchild» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

教子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ahijado
570 millions of speakers

English

godchild
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

godchild
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رَبِيب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

крестник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

afilhado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধর্মসন্তান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

filleul
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anak perempuan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Patenkind
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

名付け子
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대자녀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Godchild
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con đỡ đầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

godchild
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धर्माचरण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vaftiz çocuğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

figlioccio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chrześniak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хресник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βαφτιστήρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

peetkind
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gudbarn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gudbarn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of godchild

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GODCHILD»

The term «godchild» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.401 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GODCHILD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about godchild

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GODCHILD»

Discover the use of godchild in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to godchild and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Godchild
Jack 'Keeper' Marconi is desperate to move on from the suspicion that the driver was actually aiming for them.
Vincent Zandri, 2012
2
Letter to a Godchild: Concerning Faith
He has also compiled a comprehensive section on further reading, looking, and listening that provides suggestions for books, art, and music that will entertain as well as enhance this volume.
Reynolds Price, 2011
3
Godchild
With a frightening sense of realism and authenticity -- the story of a cold-blooded killer and his life-changing relationship with his godchild.
Michael Daniel Baptiste, 2012
4
A Godchild of Washington: A Picture of the Past
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Katharine Schuyler Baxter, 2012
5
On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild
Originally conceived as a personal letter to the author's godchild, "On Prayer" is a marvelous introduction to prayer in the Catholic tradition. This simple and elegant book holds intimate reflections of understanding and wisdom.
Phyllis Zagano, 2001
6
Letters to a Godchild on the Catechism and Confirmation
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Alice Gardner, 2012
7
Deer Godchild...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Marguerite Bernard, Edith Serrell, 2012
8
Godchild
Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born.
Kaori Yuki, 2012
9
Tangaroa's Godchild
This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.
Olaf Ruhen, 2013
10
Relationships, Residence and the Individual: A Rural ...
In the discussion which follows I treat the godparent-godchild relationship as being of one type; the different forms vary only in the extent to which the rights of the bond are observed and accentuated. According to the countrymen the ...
Stephen Gudeman, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GODCHILD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term godchild is used in the context of the following news items.
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MRS. HOLLERAN
... Ringler of Lawrenceburg, and Paul (Yvonne) Holleran of Brooksville; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one Godchild, Carla Padgett; ... «Ledger Independent, Jul 15»
2
Jessica Simpson's BFF, CaCee Cobb Works Off Baby Weight
Blame it on adorable Wilder, her two- months-old daughter, who incidentally is Jessica Simpson's godchild. Cacee Cobb is famous as Jessica ... «Food World News, Jul 15»
3
Chance-Hall Wedding Announced
Donna's matron of honor was her sister Stacey Chance Patin and her maid of honor was her niece and godchild Erin Elizabeth Patin. «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
4
Tanglewood's original organ, forgotten by time
If tradition holds the pipe organ to be “the king of instruments,” then Tanglewood's surely qualifies as a princeling: the godchild, so to speak, ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
5
Charles Manson's sordid legacy endures thanks to pop culture's odd …
... Didion admits that even though she shares a godchild with the murdered Tate, writing about it “has not yet helped me to see what it means”. «Raw Story, Jul 15»
6
Muriel L. (Forgeron) Curran
She had a special bond with her niece and godchild Marcia Cronin of Chelmsford. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit at the ... «Wareham Week, Jul 15»
7
Solid, non-royal godparents should serve Princess Charlotte well
At every stage of life the godchild will be inclined to relish the attention of a grown-up not its parent, but the quality of that attention will vary ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
Sad Sundays remind us of what can't be regained
John “Brother” Valls and I shared a godchild Jason. I loved him and that godchild said he loved me, too. Margaret Romero and my mother were ... «The Daily Iberian, Jul 15»
9
Donna Navarro: Are godparents still relevant in 2015?
The parents of my godchild knew I wasn't religious but they chose me anyway and I was flattered. It made me feel like they thought I was a ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»
10
Thousands of mourners attend funeral of Lorna Carty
Ms Carty's godchild Emily Harlin, nephew Tommy Harlin and niece Clara Harlin were among those who brought the gifts to the altar in her ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»

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