Definition of godfathers:
(n) :
(Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
(n) :
(figurative) Someone who plays a key role in fostering the development of something.
(n) :
(crime) A mafia leader.
(v) :
(transitive, often figuratively) To act as godfather or guardian to.
(n) :
A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.