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christening
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chris·ten·ing  (krs-nng)
n.
The Christian sacrament of baptizing and naming an infant.

christening [ˈkrɪsənɪŋ]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the Christian sacrament of baptism or the ceremony in which this is conferred
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]
A. Nbautizo m, bautismo m
B. CPD christening gown, christening robe Nfaldón m de bautizo

christening [ˈkrɪsənɪŋ] nbaptême m

christening
nTaufe f; christening robeTaufkleid nt

christening [ˈkrɪsnɪŋ] nbattesimo
christening [ˈkrɪsnɪŋ] nbattesimo

christening حفلة التعميد křest dåb Taufe βάφτιση bautizo ristiäiset baptême krštenje battesimo 洗礼 세례 doop dåp chrzest baptismo, batismo крещение dop การทำพิธีล้างบาปและตั้งชื่อ vaftiz lễ rửa tội 洗礼仪式


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