Christen

verb

/ˈkɹɪsən/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

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

"The new baby was christened at the village church."

2.verbTo name.

"I christen this ship the Bonny Barnacle."

3.verbTo Christianize.

4.verbTo use for the first time.

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

5.verbTo douse or wet with blood, urine, tears, or other liquid.

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