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Now, over two decades later, the pair continue to be friends (Hargitay is godmother to Meloni's daughter) and have even reunited onscreen for crossover events between Law & Order: SVU and its Stabler-centric spinoff, Law & Order: Organized Crime.—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 That contact just happened to be Jill Scott— whose godmother sings on Barbara’s church choir, despite her lack of talent.—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025 After much controversy and fanfare, Lila’s godmothers finally open their new laundromat in town.—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 But as Miky Lee — the godmother of Korean cinema — approached the microphone, the lights dimmed and the microphone descended into the stage.—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for godmother
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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