godfather
IPA: gˈɑdfɑðɝ
noun
- (Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
- (figurative) Someone who plays a key role in fostering the development of something.
- (crime) A mafia leader.
- A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.
verb
- (transitive, often figuratively) To act as godfather or guardian to.
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