A female sponsor considered in relation to her godchild; a female godparent.

A male sponsor considered in relation to his godchild; a male godparent.

One who has contracted spiritual affinity with another by acting as a sponsor at a baptism. In relation to the person baptized: A godfather or…

a person considered as having a particular role in, or responsibility for, the spiritual life of another; a mentor in spiritual matters; (sometimes…

A sponsor. Obsolete. rare.

A godparent. Now historical and rare.

spec. A baptismal sponsor. Obsolete.

Ecclesiastical. One who answers for an infant at baptism; a godfather or godmother.

A godfather or sponsor at baptism.

A sponsor at baptism or confirmation; a godfather or godmother. Also figurative.

A baptismal sponsor or name-father.