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Meaning of fairy godmother

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fairy godmother

noun

Definitions

  1. In certain fairy tales, a fictional benevolent woman with magical powers who uses them to help the cause of the protagonist.

    Example: I thought it was clever the director cast the same woman to play both the Wicked Witch and Prince Charming's fairy godmother.

  2. (by extension) Any generous benefactor.