(sports) a designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

Having the characteristics of a god. / Characteristic of a god.

Of or pertaining to a god / Devoted to a god or God; devout; righteous. / Gloriously good.

In a godly manner; piously; devoutly; righteously.

A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

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.

(transitive, often figuratively) To act as godfather or guardian to.

A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.