Godfather — may refer to: *Godparent, the original meaning from which others arose * The Godfather (album), an album by Hector El Father featuring many artists. * The Godfather (novel), a 1969 novel by Mario Puzo about the fictitious Italian Mafia family… … Wikipedia
godparent — [gäd′per΄ənt, gäd′par΄ənt] n. a person who sponsors a child, as at baptism, and, traditionally, assumes responsibility for the child s faith; godmother or godfather … English World dictionary
godfather — ► NOUN 1) a male godparent. 2) the male head of an illegal organization, especially a leader of the American Mafia … English terms dictionary
godfather — [gäd′fä΄thər] n. 1. a male godparent 2. a man who acts as an advisor or mentor to someone ☆ 3. [often G ] a) Informal the head of a Mafia family or syndicate b) Slang any person having much influence or authority in some area … English World dictionary
Godparent — A godparent, in many denominations of Christianity, is someone who sponsors a child s baptism. Judaism has this equivalent in the circumcision ceremony. A male godparent is a godfather and a female godparent is a godmother. The child is a… … Wikipedia
godparent — /god pair euhnt, par /, n. a godfather or godmother. [1860 65; GOD + PARENT] * * * ▪ Christianity formally sponsor (from Latin spondere, “to promise”) , masculine godfather , feminine godmother one who stands surety for another in the… … Universalium
godparent — UK [ˈɡɒdˌpeərənt] / US [ˈɡɑdˌperənt] noun [countable] Word forms godparent : singular godparent plural godparents an adult who promises during the Christian ceremony of baptism to give a child support and religious education. A male godparent is… … English dictionary
godfather — 1. noun a) 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. b) A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to… … Wiktionary
godfather — [[t]gɒ̱dfɑːðə(r)[/t]] godfathers 1) N COUNT A godfather is a male godparent. 2) N COUNT A powerful man who is at the head of a criminal organization is sometimes referred to as a godfather. ...the feared godfather of the Mafia. 3) N COUNT: N of n … English dictionary
godparent — god|par|ent [ gad,perənt ] noun count an adult who promises during the Christian ceremony of baptism to give a child support and religious education. A male godparent is called a godfather and a female godparent is called a godmother … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
