cristenynge

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrist(ə)ninɡ(ə)/

Verb[edit]

cristenynge

  1. present participle of cristenen

Noun[edit]

cristenynge (uncountable)

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

Descendants[edit]

  • English: christening
  • Scots: kirstenin

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