Godson: alternatives and connections

A suffix used, chiefly in law terms, in a passive signification, to indicate the direct or indirect object of an action, or the one to…

One to whom anything is allotted; one to whom an allotment is made.

In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with indepe…

(law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred)

A writ which lies for a party against whom judgment is recovered, but to whom good matter of discharge has subsequently accrued which…

One of a denomination of Christians who deny the validity of infant baptism and of sprinkling, and maintain that baptism should be adm…

The male of any species of cattle (Bovidae); hence, the male of any large quadruped, as the elephant; also, the male of the whale.

A surety or sponsor.

The relation of a godfather to a person.

Anciently, one to whom lands were given; in later use, one to whom lands and tenements are given in tail; in modern use, one on whom a…

a steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop"

A body of a men to whom any specific right or privilege is granted; formerly, the graduates in any of the four departments of a univer…

A female for whom one becomes sponsor at baptism.

A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction.

A woman who becomes sponsor for a child in baptism. See Godfather

A sponsor; a godfather or a godmother.

The male of the genus horse, in distinction from the female or male; usually, a castrated male.

a formal or official examination; "the platoon stood ready for review"; "we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the ele…