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Christen is slang for to use for the first time.
Synonymous with 'christening', especially if the practice involved stamping on the shoes rather than kicking the shit out of them
The accent used by people in New Zealand is perceived to be a little strange by other countries around the world whose official language is English. In an effort to make their interpretation of the English language easier to follow, we present a list of words, pronunciation, and meanings. Just by following these easy steps you too can hold a conversation with a New Zealander. And what's more, you'll understand what it really means: BETTING: "Betting Gloves" are worn by betsmen in crucket. BRIST: Part of the human anatomy between the "nick" and the "billy". BUGGER: As in "mine is bugger than yours". CHULLY BUN: Chilly Bin, also known as an Esky. COME YOUSE: Former Australian Cricket Captain aka Kimberley John Hughes. DIMMER KRETZ: Those who believe in democracy. ERROR BUCK: Language spoken in countries like "Surria", "E-Jupp" and "Libernon". EKKA DYMOCKS: University staff. GUESS: Flammable vapour used in stoves. SENDLES: Thongs, open shoes. COLOUR: Terminator, murderer. CUSS: Kiss. DUCK HID: Term of abuse directed mainly at males. PHAR LAP: NZ's famous horse which was actually christened "PHILLIP". ERROR ROUTE: As in "Arnotts mulk error route buskets". FITTER CHENEY: A type of long flat pasta not to be confused with "rugger tony". (ed: anyone who has similar offerings to send in will receive our thanks)
The ceremony of having people kick the crap out of your new shoes - particularly bad if Dr Marten shoes - seen as a token of hardness.
 To remove identifying marks from, to make like new again. "Christen a watch."
Mud smeared down new trousers via the assailants filthy shoes. Similar to 'Christening'.
a pound coin (£1) - apparently used in South Yorkshire UK - the story is that the slang was adopted during the extremely acrimonious and prolonged miners' strike of 1984 which coincided with the introduction of the pound coin. Margaret Thatcher acted firmly and ruthlessly in resisting the efforts of the miners and the unions to save the pit jobs and the British coalmining industry, reinforcing her reputation for exercising the full powers of the state, creating resentment among many. When the pound coin appeared it was immediately christened a 'Maggie', based seemingly on the notion that it was '...a brassy piece that thinks it's a sovereign..." (ack J Jamieson, Sep 2007) If you have more detail about where and when this slang arose and is used, please let me know. I am grateful to J Briggs for confirming (March 2008): "...I live in Penistone, South Yorks (what we call the West Riding) and it was certainly called a 'Brass Maggie' in my area. Typically in a derisive way, such as 'I wouldn't give you a brass maggie for that' for something overpriced but low value. It never really caught on and has died out now..."
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Look up Christen or christen in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. To christen is to perform the religious act of baptism. Christen may also refer to: Adolf
Christen Annemarie Press (born December 29, 1988) is an American professional soccer player, entrepreneur, and sports journalist. She plays for Angel City
Christen Schiellerup Købke (26 May 1810 – 7 February 1848) was a Danish painter, and one of the best-known artists from the Golden Age of Danish Painting
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen (15 January 1812 – 5 January 1885) was a Norwegian writer and scholar. He and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe were collectors of Norwegian
Jan Christen (born 26 June 2004) is a Swiss racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam UAE Team Emirates XRG. His older brother Fabio is also
Christen Christensen may refer to: Christen Christensen (figure skater) (1904–1969), Norwegian figure skater Christen Christensen (politician) (1826–1900)
Morgan Brenda Christen (born December 5, 1961) is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as a U.S. circuit judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Christen Heiberg may refer to: Christen Heiberg (civil servant) (1737–1801), Norwegian civil servant Christen Heiberg (physician) (1799–1872), Norwegian
Georges Christen (born 21 December 1962 in Luxembourg City) is a Luxembourgish strongman. He holds 23 Guinness World Records, including the fastest hot
Nina Christen (born 7 February 1994) is a Swiss sports shooter. She competed in the women's 10 metre air rifle event at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Games
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v. t.
To use for the first time.
a.
Not christened; as, an unchristened child.
v. t.
To give a name; to denominate.
n.
The profession of faith in Christ by baptism; hence, the Christian religion, or the adoption of it.
n.
The Christian world; Christendom.
n.
The name received at baptism; or, more generally, any name or appelation.
n.
A white cloth, anointed with chrism, or a white mantle thrown over a child when baptized or christened.
imp. & p. p.
of Christen
v. t.
To baptize and give a Christian name to.
n.
The whole body of Christians.
v. t.
To christen wrongly.
v. t.
To Christianize.
n.
That portion of the world in which Christianity prevails, or which is governed under Christian institutions, in distinction from heathen or Mohammedan lands.
n.
A sum of money offered, as in church service; as, a missionary offering. Specif.: (Ch. of Eng.) Personal tithes payable according to custom, either at certain seasons as Christmas or Easter, or on certain occasions as marriages or christenings.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Christen
v. t.
To christen ( because a name is given to infants at their baptism); to give a name to; to name.
n.
The sign or mark of the cross, made with the finger, or in ink, etc., or actually represented in some material; the symbol of Christ's death; the ensign and chosen symbol of Christianity, of a Christian people, and of Christendom.
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Christian; christened.
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