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For questions about English terminology that relates to religious thought in general or to a specific religion.

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Can the word "christen" be used in an entirely non-religious context to describe the naming ...

The English christen comes from Greek christos which literally means anointed (originally, with perfumed oil). The word came to be used in reference to dedicating a ship through the custom of breakin …
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