v.tr. 1 give a Christian name to at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church. 2 give a name to anything, esp. formally or with a ceremony. 3 colloq. use for the first time. christener n. christening n.
[ OE cristnian make Christian ]
v.tr. 1 give a Christian name to at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church. 2 give a name to anything, esp. formally or with a ceremony. 3 colloq. use for the first time. christener n. christening n.
[ OE cristnian make Christian ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012