Cristien
Middle English
Alternative forms
- Cristiene, christian, Crestien, Cristian, Christien, Kyrstyone
Etymology
From Old French chrestien, from Latin Christiānus, from Ancient Greek Χριστιανός (Khristianós); equivalent to Crist + -ien. Compare Cristen.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /krisˈtjɛn/, /krisˈtjan/, /ˈkristjən/
Adjective
Cristien
- Christian; of those who believe in Christ.
- ecclesiastical, of the church.
Derived terms
- Cristiente
Descendants
- English: Christian
- Scots: Christian
References
- “Cristien (adj.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-04-27.