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chris·ten (kris′ən)
transitive verb
- to take into a Christian church by baptism; baptize
- to give a name to at baptism
- to give a name to (a ship being launched, etc.)
- Informal to make use of for the first time
Etymology: ME cristnen < OE cristnian: see Christian
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