Recent Examples on the WebOne of the highlights of my particular sailing was the opportunity to chat with NASA astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, who was on board in her capacity as the ship’s godmother.—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2024 Related Content The 'godmother of AI' says stop worrying about an AI apocalypse
The wearable Humane AI Pin is here.—Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo, Quartz, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for godmother
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of godmother was
before the 12th century
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