kerstening

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

kerstening f (plural kersteningen)

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