Recent Examples on the WebThe proud godmother moment came as the Only Murders in the Building star attended the Emmys with her boyfriend Benny Blanco.—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024 Maya Angelou is Maya Freelon’s godmother, and namesake.—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 By Kathleen Walsh Swift being Lively and Reynolds’ kids’ godmother is not in the least surprising, considering her close relationship with the couple’s four children.—Sam Reed, Glamour, 25 July 2024 Is Taylor Swift Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ kids’ godmother?—Sam Reed, Glamour, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for godmother
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of godmother was
before the 12th century
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