guideparent
guideparent · guideparents
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony, agrees to help raise the childA person who, at a child's naming ceremony, agrees to help raise the child (especially in a non-religious setting)
Meaning
1 sensesA person who, at a child's naming ceremony, agrees to help raise the child (especially in a non-religious setting)
The guideparents were very nervous during the naming ceremony.
Origin
From guide + parent.From guide + parent.
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Forms
plural: guideparents| Singular | guideparent |
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