godchild

/ˈɡɑdˌtʃaɪld/
noun
  1. A person, usually a child, for whom a godparent has promised to take responsibility, especially in a religious ceremony such as baptism or confirmation.
    • My godchild wrote me a thank-you note after I sent her a graduation present.
    • She bought a special gift for her godchild's first birthday.
    • As a godparent, he promised to guide his godchild in matters of faith.
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