christening

christening
noun Date: 14th century the ceremony of baptizing and naming a child

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  • christening — [kris′ən iŋ] n. [ME cristninge: see CHRISTEN] the Christian act or ceremony of baptizing and giving a name to an infant; baptism …   English World dictionary

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  • christening — [[t]krɪ̱s(ə)nɪŋ[/t]] christenings N COUNT A christening is a Christian ceremony in which a baby is made a member of the Christian church and is officially given his or her name. Compare baptism. ...my granddaughter s christening. ...a christening …   English dictionary

  • christening — n. to perform a christening * * * [ krɪs(ə)nɪŋ] to perform a christening …   Combinatory dictionary

  • christening — UK [ˈkrɪs(ə)nɪŋ] / US noun [countable] Word forms christening : singular christening plural christenings a religious ceremony during which a baby is made a member of the Christian religion and given a name …   English dictionary

  • Christening — Christen Chris ten, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Christened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Christening}.] [AS. cristnian to make a Christian, fr. cristen a Christian.] [1913 Webster] 1. To baptize and give a Christian name to. [1913 Webster] 2. To give a name; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • christening robe — ➡ christening * * * …   Universalium

  • christening presents — ➡ christening * * * …   Universalium

  • Christening — noun Christening is used before these nouns: ↑gift …   Collocations dictionary

  • christening — christen ► VERB 1) name (a baby) at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church. 2) informal use for the first time. DERIVATIVES christening noun. ORIGIN Old English «make Christian», from Latin Christus Christ …   English terms dictionary

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