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).