Antonyms for christen

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kris-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɪs ən

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Definition of christen

Origin : c.1200, from Old English cristnian "to baptize," literally "to make Christian," from cristen "Christian" (see Christian). General meaning of "to name" is attested from mid-15c. Related: Christened; christening.

verb named in religious rite

Example sentences :

Strange what names folks 'll christen onto children, ain't it?
Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln

At the priest's orders they rushed forward to christen it; it was all they were good for.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

"I'll christen my colt Wyck," said Hil, as they turned in for the night.
Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

I did stop yer honours, and we did christen that baby, both inside and out.
Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

I mind the time well, for I was called to christen the babe.
Extract from : « Kilgorman » by Talbot Baines Reed

Then did he christen the lady Margaret's seven little wee sons.
Extract from : « Stories from the Ballads » by Mary MacGregor

“Suppose we christen him Snub,” replied Berecroft, winking at the rest.
Extract from : « Newton Forster » by Captain Frederick Marryat

We did christen her Lily, but she didn't turn out exactly Lily.
Extract from : « Coniston, Complete » by Winston Churchill

“I suggest that we christen the story with a flask of Salvator,” said Herr Carovius.
Extract from : « The Goose Man » by Jacob Wassermann

To throw the contents of a chamberpot over any one is to christen him.
Extract from : « The Slang Dictionary » by John Camden Hotten

Synonyms for christen

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