cristenen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English crīstnian; equivalent to Christen + -enen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrist(ə)nən/

Verb

cristenen

  1. To baptize, christen (perform a baptism)
  2. To make Christian; win over to Christianity.
  3. (rare) To give a name; name as.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: christen
  • Scots: kirsten

References

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