"godbrother" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: godbrothers [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English godbrother, equivalent to god + brother. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|godbrother}} Middle English godbrother, {{compound|en|god|brother}} god + brother Head templates: {{en-noun}} godbrother (plural godbrothers)
  1. The son or godson of one's godparent, or the godson of one's parent. Categories (topical): Male family members, Siblings Hypernyms: godsibling Coordinate_terms: godsister
    Sense id: en-godbrother-en-noun-nwDmMsqY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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