Rechristen

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To christen or baptize again. transitive
  2. 2
    To rename. transitive

    "Jewellery is broken up; watches are 'rechristened.' The 'fences' or receivers of stolen goods are of all grades, and serve every sort of thief; and in Hoxton thieves of every kind seem to be represented."

Synonyms

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renamerename

Example

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"Jewellery is broken up; watches are 'rechristened.' The 'fences' or receivers of stolen goods are of all grades, and serve every sort of thief; and in Hoxton thieves of every kind seem to be represented."

Etymology

From re- + christen.

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