Etymology

godbrother

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Today it means: The son or godson of one's godparent, or the godson of one's parent. Full definition →

Middle English godbrother
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromgodbrother
  2. English todaygodbrother

From Middle English godbrother, equivalent to god- + brother.

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