kerstening

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch kersteninge (baptism). Equivalent to kerstenen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛr.stə.nɪŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: ker‧ste‧ning

Noun

kerstening f (plural kersteningen)

  1. Christianisation; conversion to Christianity
  2. (obsolete) baptism (ablution ritual)