goddaughter

Meaning

Noun

A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

Origin

From Middle English goddoghter, goddoȝter, from Old English goddohtor, equivalent to god + daughter. Cognate with Danish guddatter, Swedish guddotter, Icelandic guðdóttir.

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