christen
/ˈkɹɪsən/
verb
- 1
To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.
“The new baby was christened at the village church.”
- 2
To name.
“I christen this ship the Bonny Barnacle.”
- 3
To Christianize.
- 4
To use for the first time.
“I christened my new boots today with a walk in the snow.”
- 5
To douse or wet with blood, urine, tears, or other liquid.
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