Definition of GODDAUGHTER

goddaughter

Meanings

Plural: goddaughters

Noun

  • a female godchild
  • A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English goddoghter, goddoȝter, from Old English goddohtor (“goddaughter”), equivalent to god- + daughter. Cognate with Danish guddatter (“goddaughter”), Swedish guddotter (“goddaughter”), Icelandic guðdóttir (“goddaughter”).

Scrabble Score: 18

goddaughter is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
goddaughter is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
goddaughter is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

goddaughter is a valid Words With Friends word