christened

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English

Definitions

verb

To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.“The new baby was christened at the village church.”
To name.“I christen this ship the Bonny Barnacle.”
To Christianize.
To use for the first time.“I christened my new boots today with a walk in the snow.”

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Synonyms

baptize baptise anointed bap baptised baptized called dubbed entitled known named rechristen christianized christological christian name baptismal

Associated

christening godmother godfather paternal namesake maiden shipyard bottle sussex commissioned mrs sponsor

Rhymes

listened glistened rechristened abyss and alissa and alyssa and amiss and bis and bliss and chris and

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