godfather
//ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðər//
Noun
godfatherSingular
godfathersPlural
1
A man who sponsors a child at baptism and promises to help with their religious upbringing.
My uncle became my godfather at my baptism.
2
A man who is the leader or founder of a movement, organization, or field of activity.
He is often called the godfather of modern jazz.
3
The head of a criminal organization, especially the Mafia.
The godfather controlled all the illegal activities in the city.
Verb
1
To act as godfather to a child; to sponsor at baptism.
He was honored to godfather his best friend's newborn son.