Godson
noun
A boy or man who is given a special relationship with a person, who is not the boy's or man's parent, during a Christian baptizing ceremony.
My best friend has a son and I'm proud to be his godson.
Often appears as...
- her godson
- become a godson
noun
A boy or man who is given a special relationship with a person, who is not the boy's or man's parent, during a Christian baptizing ceremony.
My best friend has a son and I'm proud to be his godson.
Often appears as...
- her godson
- become a godson
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Origin
The term 'godson' originates from Christian ceremonies where a godparent is chosen for a child.
During the baptism, Mark and Linda were honored to be named as the godson's godparents.
Pro Tip 2/3Enduring Connection
'Godson' implies a lifelong commitment and relationship beyond the baptism ceremony.
Even though he's grown up, I still give my godson advice on life's challenges.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Legal Status
Being a godson does not grant legal rights or responsibilities, it's more of a spiritual and personal bond.
Though not his father, as his godson’s godfather, I support him as part of the family.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Origin
The term 'godson' originates from Christian ceremonies where a godparent is chosen for a child.
During the baptism, Mark and Linda were honored to be named as the godson's godparents.
Pro Tip 2/3Enduring Connection
'Godson' implies a lifelong commitment and relationship beyond the baptism ceremony.
Even though he's grown up, I still give my godson advice on life's challenges.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Legal Status
Being a godson does not grant legal rights or responsibilities, it's more of a spiritual and personal bond.
Though not his father, as his godson’s godfather, I support him as part of the family.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Origin
The term 'godson' originates from Christian ceremonies where a godparent is chosen for a child.
During the baptism, Mark and Linda were honored to be named as the godson's godparents.
Pro Tip 2/3Enduring Connection
'Godson' implies a lifelong commitment and relationship beyond the baptism ceremony.
Even though he's grown up, I still give my godson advice on life's challenges.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Legal Status
Being a godson does not grant legal rights or responsibilities, it's more of a spiritual and personal bond.
Though not his father, as his godson’s godfather, I support him as part of the family.
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you're two to four times more likely to be targeted for that force than if you're white. But it also comes from knowing what those statistics feel like. I've experienced the fear of seeing an officer unclip their gun and the panic of realizing that someone might mistake my 13-year-old godson as old enough to be a threat.
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Hear Kids' Honest...
do when I can because I'm a girl is bra die be the just for some trauma surgeon yeah godson Jim I can't be treated like
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How we can make racism a...
you're two to four times more likely to be targeted for that force than if you're white. But it also comes from knowing what those statistics feel like. I've experienced the fear of seeing an officer unclip their gun and the panic of realizing that someone might mistake my 13-year-old godson as old enough to be a threat.
Video examples
Hear Kids' Honest...
do when I can because I'm a girl is bra die be the just for some trauma surgeon yeah godson Jim I can't be treated like
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Garry Trudeau
American Cartoonist
I don't think so, but it's always in the back of my mind that many of the soldiers being wounded and killed in Iraq are about the same age as my kids. My godson is going over soon, so the war's about to get personal for me.
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Garry Trudeau
American Cartoonist
I don't think so, but it's always in the back of my mind that many of the soldiers being wounded and killed in Iraq are about the same age as my kids. My godson is going over soon, so the war's about to get personal for me.
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