christening
English
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editEtymology
editFrom Middle English cristenynge, from Old English cristnung; compare christen + -ing.
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈkɹɪs.ə.nɪŋ/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
editchristening (plural christenings)
- 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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editChristian sacrament
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any instance of someone's or something's being christened
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Verb
editchristening
- present participle and gerund of christen
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