Dictionary
chris•ten
Pronunciation: (kris'un), [key]—
v.t.
1. to receive into the Christian church by baptism; baptize.
2. to give a name to at baptism:
They christened her Mary.
3. to name and dedicate:
to christen a ship.
4. to make use of for the first time.
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