gossipred /ˈɡɒsɪpɹəd/ noun2 •(no longer used, historical) Relationship by baptismal rites; spiritual affinity or parentage; sponsorship.Indeed gossipred became a powerful link of friendship between families; and to make its influence wider, noble or wealthy families often had for each child several sponsors of both sexes […] — 1886 •(no longer used) Idle talk; gossip.
