godfather

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/ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ English

Definitions

noun

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.
A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.
A mafia leader.

verb

To act as godfather or guardian to.

Related words

Synonyms

parent buddy mentor supporter patron custodian boss co-sponsor sponsorship sponsor don guardian champion keeper kingpin nominating

Associated

godmother christening pacino vito brando marlon baptism mafia trilogy apocalypse gangster sirius

Rhymes

father bother forefather grandfather stepfather great grandfather foster father city father church father founding father

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