| Pronunciation: | 'gâd`chIld | ||
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| Definition: | [n] an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism | ||
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| See Also: | babe, baby, goddaughter, godson, infant | ||
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| Definition: | \God"child`\, n.
One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he
promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or
goddaughter. See {Godfather}.
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