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christenc. 1200, from Old English cristnian "to baptize," literally "to make Christian," from cristen "Christian" (see Christian). General meaning of "to name" is attes [..]
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christento give a baby its first or Christian name, usually in a church
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christenv. To name in baptism.
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christenTo baptize an individual or to give an infant a name.
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christenTo name a new ship on its first voyage.
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christen(v) administer baptism to
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christen, (1) sb. a human being. ‘The poor dog was lyin’ on a Christen’s bed.’ (2) adj. Christian.
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christenTo ceremoniously afflict a helpless child with a name. CHRISTIAN
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christenVariant of Kristen 1.
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christenVariant of Kristin.
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