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The definition of christening is a baptism ceremony in the Christian religion in which a baby is given a Christian name, or giving anything or anyone a name, or using something for the first time.
(verb)- When a baby is baptized into the Christian church and is given the Christian baptismal name of Mary, this is an example of achristening.
- When you give the nickname of Cousin It to the especially hairy guy at work, this is an example of christening him with the name Cousin It.
- When you have your very first glass of champagne in your brand new house, this is an example of christening your house.
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See christening in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
the Christian act or ceremony of baptizing and giving a name to an infant; baptism
Origin: ME cristninge: see christen
See christening in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
The Christian sacrament of baptizing and naming an infant.
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