Cristien

Middle English

Alternative forms

Crestien, christian, Christien, Cristian, Cristiene, Kyrstyone

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French chrestien, from Latin Christiānus, from Ancient Greek Χριστιανός (Khristianós); equivalent to Crist +‎ -ien. Compare Cristen.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌkristiˈɛːn/, /ˈkristjɛn/, /ˈkristjən/

Adjective

Cristien

Christian; of those who believe in Christ.
ecclesiastical, of the church.

Derived terms

Cristiente

Descendants

English: Christian
Scots: Christian

References

“Cristien, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-27.

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