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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Godson(e, n. [e.m.E. and ME. godson, OE. godsunu.] A godson. —a1500 Colk. Sow iii. 81.
Colkelby … with them socht To his god [ms. gud] sone 1533 Boece xv. xiv. 600 b.
Ane vthir William Douglas, his avn god son 1582 Edinb. Test. XI. 34.
My godsone Daniell Maxwell 1598 Ib. XXXI. 334.
My brother sone and god soue 1610 Ib. (see Godfader).
