christen的词源

英文词源

christen (v.)

c. 1200, from Old English cristnian "to baptize," literally "to make Christian," from cristen "Christian" (see Christian). General meaning of "to name" is attested from mid-15c. Related: Christened; christening.

中文词源

christen：施洗礼

来自Christ, 使傅圣油，接受洗礼。

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