English Dictionary

godchild

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/

名詞

A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

日本語の意味

教子 ― 洗礼の際に教父（または教母）によって名付けられ、その後も親族のように扱われる子供

Every summer, I take my godchild to the seaside so they can learn to swim and collect shells.

毎年夏、私は名付け子を海辺に連れて行き、泳ぎ方を教えたり貝殻を集めさせたりします。

意味（1）

A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

Mary stood as godmother for little Emily, her godchild.

godchildren （ plural ）