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christening

chris·te·ning

UK/ˈkɹɪs.ə.nɪŋ/ US/ˈkrɪsnɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

Origin

From Middle English cristenynge, from Old English cristnung; compare christen + -ing.

Phrases

  • as demure as a whore at a christening
  • as demure as an old whore at a christening

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