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godmother

Pronunciation: /ˈgɒdmʌθə/
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Definition of godmother

noun

  • 1a female godparent: Miss Weeton was godmother to one of his children
  • 2a woman who is influential or pioneering in a movement or organization:the godmother of the regiment

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