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Definition of: christen
(kris′ən) v.t.
1. To name in baptism: He was christened John.
2. To administer the rite of Christian baptism to.
3. To give a name to in baptism, or in some ceremony considered as analogous; dedicate; hence, in general, to name: The ship was christened.
4. To use for the first time. [OE cristnian <cristen CHRISTIAN]
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