christen
/ˈkɹɪsən/ verb C2- To perform the religious rite of baptism upon; to baptize.
- To name.
- To use for the first time.
- To douse or wet with blood, urine, tears, or other liquid.
He/she/it christens · Past christened · Past participle christened · -ing form christening
Verb forms
- Base form
- christen
- He/she/it
- christens
- Past
- christened
- Past participle
- christened
- -ing form
- christening
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Elizabeth was chiefly struck with his extraordinary deference for Lady Catherine, and his kind intention of christening, marrying, and burying his parishioners whenever it were required.
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