christening

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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.”

noun

The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.
Any instance of someone's or something's being christened.

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Synonyms

baptize baptise baptism dedication naming blood confirmation name baby dedication ordination chrismation confirmation baptizing baptizement canonization renunciation chrismatory

Associated

maleficent minty godmother cece gown curses godfather christened candice robe robes

Rhymes

glistening listening listen ing

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