christened
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He lists a particular genus of moths christened Eucosoma bobana followed by E. cocana, E. dodana, E. fofana and so on, in singalong fashion for 23 more variations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
He later joked that "being christened Nigel set me back for years".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
With a sketch about a quavery Prime Minister Keir Starmer working up the nerve to call Donald Trump, they christened “Saturday Night Live U.K.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
While it is still being rented out regularly to tenants, 7 ½ West End Court has now been christened “The Born to Run House” by Springsteen’s fans.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
The news was that Elaine of Corbin had given birth to a fine son, whom she had christened Galahad —which was Lancelot’s first name, as you remember.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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