godfathering

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A form of godfather — A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of godfather
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APA

godfathering. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/godfathering

MLA

“godfathering.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/godfathering. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “godfathering,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/godfathering.

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