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christening

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chris·ten·ing  (krs-nng)
n.
The Christian sacrament of baptizing and naming an infant.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.christeningchristening - giving a Christian name at baptism  
baptism - a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"
Translations
christening [ˈkrɪsnɪŋ] n → bautizo
christening [ˈkrɪsnɪŋ] christen n → baptême m
christening [ˈkrɪsnɪŋ] christen n → Taufe f
christening [ˈkrɪsnɪŋ] n → battesimo


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I have heard that the first thing she expressed a wish to see was the christening robe, and she looked long at it and then turned her face to the wall.
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Yes, go certainly,' replied the Mouse, 'and when you eat anything good, think of me; I should very much like a drop of the red christening wine.
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