SPONSIONAL
Spon"sion*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a pledge or agreement; responsible. [R.] He is righteous even in that representative and sponsional person he put on. Abp. Leighton.
SPONSON Spon"son, n. (Shipbuilding) (a) One of the triangular platforms in front of, and abaft, the paddle boxes of a steamboat. (b) One of the slanting supports under the guards of a steamboat. (c) One of the armored projections fitted with gun ports, used on modern war vessels.
SPONSOR
Spon"sor, n. Etym: [L., from spondere, sponsum, to engage one's self.
See Spose.]
1. One who binds himself to answer for another, and is responsible for his default; a surety.
2. One who at the baptism of an infant professore the christian faith in its name, and guarantees its religious education; a godfather or godmother.
SPONSORIAL
Spon*so"ri*al, a.
Defn: Pertaining to a sponsor.
SPONSORSHIP
Spon"sor*ship, n.
Defn: State of being a sponsor.