goddaughter

/ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/

UK: /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə(ɹ)/

ꞬⱭDDƆ · tɚ (2 syllables)

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Definition

A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

Etymology

From Middle English goddoghter, goddoȝter, from Old English goddohtor (“goddaughter”), equivalent to god- + daughter. Cognate with Danish guddatter (“goddaughter”), Swedish guddotter (“goddaughter”), Icelandic guðdóttir (“goddaughter”).

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