Cristien

Middle English

Alternative forms

• Crestien, christian, Christien, Cristian, Cristiene, Kyrstyone

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French chrestien, from Latin Christiānus, from Ancient Greek Χριστιανός (Khristianós); equivalent to Crist +‎ -ien. Compare Cristen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkristiˈɛːn/, /ˈkristjɛn/, /ˈkristjən/

Adjective

Cristien

1. Christian; of those who believe in Christ.
2. ecclesiastical, of the church.

Derived terms

• Cristiente

Descendants

• English: Christian
• Scots: Christian

References

• “Cristien, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-27.