| godfather | A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction. "There shall be for every Male-child to be baptized, when they can be had, two Godfathers and one Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two Godmothers; and Parents shall be admitted as Sponsors, if it is desired." (Book of Common Prayer (Prot. Episc. Ch, U. S)) Origin: AS. Godfaeder. Cf. Gossip. To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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