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CHRISTENING

\kɹˈɪstənɪŋ], \kɹˈɪstənɪŋ], \k_ɹ_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_n_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of CHRISTENING

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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The act of baptising and naming; initiation into the Christian religion.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

The ceremony of the first initiation into Christianity.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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