Godmother
['gɒdmʌθə] or ['ɡɑdmʌðɚ]
Definition
(noun.) any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism.
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Definition
(n.) A woman who becomes sponsor for a child in baptism. See Godfather
Checked by Bonnie
Examples
- Yes, and then--YOU know, godmother. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- She was little changed; something sterner, something more robust--but she was my godmother: still the distinct vision of Mrs. Bretton. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- But I fell asleep before I had succeeded, and dreamed of the days when I lived in my godmother's house. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- She is godmother to a real living Betsey Trotwood; and Dora (the next in order) says she spoils her. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- My godmother, too, sat so near, that, had I leaned forward, my breath might have stirred the ribbon of her bonnet. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Seven o'clock struck; Dr. Bretton was come; my godmother and I went down. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I must have a very short cry, godmother, before I cheer up for good,' said the little creature, coming in. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- So I told him that I thought I must have been crying because of my godmother's death and because of Mrs. Rachael's not being sorry to part with me. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- This, said my godmother in an undertone, is the child. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Her Ladyship was godmother to Mrs. Dobbin's child, which bore her name, and was christened by the Rev. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Listen, godmother; I am going to expound. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- You ain't like that old horse-godmother, your mother. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- I want to ask you a question or two, to find out whether you are really godmother or really wolf. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- On the contrary, godmother; my idea is as large now as a pumpkin--and YOU know what a pumpkin is, don't you? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But before it gets any bigger, welcome back, dear godmother! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- With a returning suspicion that something might have betrayed him to her, he answered, interrogatively, 'My godfathers and my godmothers, dear love? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Typist: Nigel