kerstening

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɛr.stə.nɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: ker‧ste‧ning

Noun

kerstening f (plural kersteningen)

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