Christening
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪs.ə.nɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Christening is a noun meaning The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.
Meaning
The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.
More Meanings
- Any instance of someone's or something's being christened.
- present participle and gerund of christen
Word Forms
- christenings
- Christianing
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include baptize, baptise, baptism, dedication, naming, blood.
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