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In the 1980s, Lapis accompanied her friend Marjorie Johnson, Lord’s goddaughter, and Lord on outings to visit the Metropolitan Postcard Club of New York City’s Postcard Show and Sale.—
Veronica Hinke,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026 The track, originally shared in 1977, was re-recorded to include vocals from Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah, and Parton’s goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2026 My goddaughters — their parents are my best friends.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026 If your kids and their friends are younger, any Bluey toy will do the trick, and my 3-year-old goddaughter also loved this Melissa & Doug sticker game.—
Hildara Araya,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goddaughter
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of goddaughter was
before the 12th century