Noun: godfather 'gód,faa-dhu(r)
- Any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
"The proud godfather held the baby during the christening ceremony"
- Someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild
"He acted as a godfather to the young entrepreneur, offering advice and support"
- A Mafia leader
"The godfather controlled all criminal activities in the city"
Derived forms: godfathers
Type of: godparent, patron, sponsor, supporter
Encyclopedia: Godfather