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christening
noun chris·ten·ing
: the ceremony of baptizing and naming a child
: the official ceremony in which something (such as a ship) is named
Full Definition of CHRISTENING
: the ceremony of baptizing and naming a child
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First Known Use of CHRISTENING
14th century
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christening
noun chris·ten·ing \ˈkri-sniŋ, ˈkri-sən-iŋ\
Definition of CHRISTENING for Kids
: baptism
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