CHRISTEN


Meaning of CHRISTEN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkrɪsn ]

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. øøchristener n. christening n. [OE cristnian make Christian]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.