godsybbe

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English godsibb, equivalent to god +‎ sybbe.

Noun

godsybbe (plural godsybbes)

  1. One's sponsor at baptism or confirmation, a godparent.

Descendants

  • English: gossip
  • Yola: gozp, gosp, gossoupe, gawpseed

References

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