godfather

  1. Noun.  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.
  2. Noun.  A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.
  3. Noun.  A mafia leader.
  4. Verb.  (transitive, often) To act as godfather to.

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