Associations to the word «Christen»

Wiktionary

CHRISTEN, verb. To perform the religious act of the baptism, to baptise.
CHRISTEN, verb. (usually Christian) To name.
CHRISTEN, verb. (obsolete) To Christianize.
CHRISTEN, verb. (colloquial) (usually Christian) To use for the first time.
CHRISTEN, adjective. Obsolete form of Christian.

Dictionary definition

CHRISTEN, verb. Administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada