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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
christening — noun VERB + CHRISTENING ▪ attend, go to CHRISTENING + VERB ▪ take place CHRISTENING + NOUN ▪ gift, present … Collocations dictionary
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
