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Grammar : Verb
Spell : kris-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɪs ən



Definition of christen

Origin :
  • c.1200, from Old English cristnian "to baptize," literally "to make Christian," from cristen "Christian" (see Christian). General meaning of "to name" is attested from mid-15c. Related: Christened; christening.
  • verb named in religious rite
Example sentences :
  • Strange what names folks 'll christen onto children, ain't it?
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • At the priest's orders they rushed forward to christen it; it was all they were good for.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • "I'll christen my colt Wyck," said Hil, as they turned in for the night.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • I did stop yer honours, and we did christen that baby, both inside and out.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • I mind the time well, for I was called to christen the babe.
  • Extract from : « Kilgorman » by Talbot Baines Reed
  • Then did he christen the lady Margaret's seven little wee sons.
  • Extract from : « Stories from the Ballads » by Mary MacGregor
  • “Suppose we christen him Snub,” replied Berecroft, winking at the rest.
  • Extract from : « Newton Forster » by Captain Frederick Marryat
  • We did christen her Lily, but she didn't turn out exactly Lily.
  • Extract from : « Coniston, Complete » by Winston Churchill
  • “I suggest that we christen the story with a flask of Salvator,” said Herr Carovius.
  • Extract from : « The Goose Man » by Jacob Wassermann
  • To throw the contents of a chamberpot over any one is to christen him.
  • Extract from : « The Slang Dictionary » by John Camden Hotten

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