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christening definition

chris·ten·ing (kris′ən iŋ)

noun

the Christian act or ceremony of baptizing and giving a name to an infant; baptism

Etymology: ME cristninge: see christen

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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