Cristien

Middle English

/krisˈtjɛn/

adj
Definitions
  • Christian; of those who believe in Christ.
  • ecclesiastical, of the church.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French chrestien derived from Latin Christiānus (Christian) derived from Ancient Greek Χριστιανός (Christian) affix from Middle English Crist.

Origin

Middle English

Crist

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