cristenynge

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English cristnung; equivalent to Christen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrist(ə)ninɡ(ə)/

Verb

cristenynge

  1. present participle of cristenen

Noun

cristenynge (uncountable)

  1. Baptism or christening (Christian sacrament)
  2. Conversion to Christianity.

Descendants

  • English: christening
  • Scots: kirstenin

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