Christening

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The Christian sacrament of baptizing and naming an infant.
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  • n. The Christian sacrament at which someone, usually a child, is baptized and given a Christian name.
  • n. Any instance of someone's or something's being christened.
  • v. Present participle of christen.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The ceremony of baptism, especially as accompanied by the giving of the name to the infant baptized, followed by family festivities.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. giving a Christian name at baptism
    • Verb Form
    christened    christening    christens   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    call    name   
    Cross Reference
    baptize    name   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    denominate    Christianize   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    bisson    frison    glisten    ison    listen   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    coronation    bridal    celebratory    graduation    gala   
     
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