christening
nounverbattested in dialogue
- //ˈkɹɪs.ə.nɪŋ//
The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.
noun
- 1
The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.
- 2
Any instance of someone's or something's being christened.
Etymology
From Middle English cristenynge, from Old English cristnung; compare christen + -ing.
verb
- 1
Also a form of christenpresent participle and gerund of christen
Forms
- plural
- christenings
Chrissy · A diminutive of the female given names Christine or Christina.Christ · The anointed one, the savior predicted by the Old Testament.Christa · A female given name from Ancient Greek.
christening · The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.
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