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Meaning of christen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

christen

Pronunciation:/ˈkɹɪsən/

verb

Definitions

  1. To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.

    Example: The new baby was christened at the village church.

  2. To name.

    Example: I christen this ship the Bonny Barnacle.

  3. To Christianize.

  4. To use for the first time.

    Example: I christened my new boots today with a walk in the snow.