Sekirov Dictionary

godfather

UK /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/US /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/

noun4

  1. A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
  2. (figurative) Someone who plays a key role in fostering the development of something.
  3. A mafia leader.
  4. A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.

verb1

  1. (figurative) To act as godfather or guardian to.
forms

godfathered · godfathering · godfathers

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